# vpnd > Listens for incoming VPN connections. > It should not be invoked manually. > More information: . - Start the daemon: `vpnd` - Run the daemon in the foreground: `vpnd -x` - Run the daemon in the foreground and print logs to the terminal: `vpnd -d` - Run the daemon in the foreground, print logs to the terminal, and quit after validating arguments: `vpnd -n` - Run the daemon for a specific server configuration: `vpnd -i {{server_id}}` - Display help: `vpnd -h`