How to start OpenVPN server on Ubuntu 16.10? - Ask Ubuntu

the systemd unit openvpn.service uses /bin/true execstart , execreload directives. made mistake add comment

# service systemd target, # using service since targets cannot reloaded. 

instead of

# service systemd target, # using service since targets cannot reloaded. # [explanation how start server] 

sudo netstat -tupln | grep 1194 reveals openvpn isn't running (port in /etc/openvpn/server.conf 1194).

the openvpn@.service unit openvpn connection %i won't start server.