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Setup OpenVPN for Linux

Install OpenVPN

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Note: These instructions are from a Linux Mint machine. The same instructions apply to Ubuntu and Debian Linux. Other versions of Linux will also be similar.

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Open Software manager and search for OpenVPN.

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Software Manager Select OpenVPN

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You need to install OpenVPN and then OpenVPN connection manager gui.

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Install OpenVPN Linux

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OpenVPN_Ubuntu_mint

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After installing OpenVPN click on search results to take you back and install connection manager gui.

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Install connection manager

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After installing exit.

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Place configuration files

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Unzip the configuration files downloaded from the setup email we sent you. Place them as shown.

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Right click on the OpenVPN folder and select Open as Root. Enter your root password.

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Paste the files as shown in the folder below

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Configure Connections

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Click on the connection manager and Configure VPN.

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Configure OpenVPN on Linux

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Click Add. Select Import a saved VPN configuration at the bottom of the list. Select the first .ovpn file. Click open.

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Ubuntu – Debian – Mint VPN

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Enter your user name and password in the boxes and save. Repeat for the other connections

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TO CONNECT

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Click on Connection Manager and then VPN connections. Pick the connection you wish to connect to and click. The VPN will connect and pop up a successful message. In addition the Connection Manager icon will show a lock icon indicating the VPN is active.

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