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Using VPN on Linux

Ensure your customers can easily access and install the VPN software on their preferred devices. Here is the download link for Linux platforms:

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Step 1: Download the VPN Client

  1. Open a terminal on your Linux machine.

  2. Use the following command to download the VPN Client:


    wget https://vpnclient.app/current/vpnclient/vpnclient.run

  3. The file will be downloaded to the directory where you ran the command (usually the home directory unless specified otherwise).

Step 2: Make the File Executable

  1. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the vpnclient.run file:

    cd ~/Downloads

    Replace ~/Downloads with the actual path if you saved it elsewhere.

  2. Make the .run file executable using the chmod command:

    chmod +x vpnclient.run

Step 3: Install the VPN Client

  1. Run the installer with the following command:


    sudo ./vpnclient.run

  2. The system will prompt you for your password to install the VPN client.

  3. Follow any on-screen prompts during the installation process. Once complete, the VPN client will be installed.

Step 4: Configure the VPN Client Settings

  1. Open the VPN client using the command:


    vpnclient

    Alternatively, if the GUI is installed, you can launch it from your applications menu.

  2. Go to the settings menu in the application. This is typically accessible through the top menu bar or a gear icon.

  3. Locate the fields for entering your username and password.

    • Username: Enter the VPN username provided by your service provider.
    • Password: Enter your corresponding password.

  4. Save the settings to ensure the credentials are stored for future use.

Step 5: Connect to the VPN Server

  1. From the main interface of the VPN client, select the server you want to connect to.
  2. Click on the connect button to initiate the connection.
  3. Once connected, the client will show the connection status as active.

Step 6: Disconnect from the VPN

  1. When you are done using the VPN, go back to the client’s main screen.
  2. Click on the disconnect button to terminate the VPN connection.
  3. Close the application if you do not need it.

Troubleshooting and Tips

  1. If the command vpnclient is not recognized, try restarting your terminal or adding the application path to your system’s PATH environment variable.

  2. Connection issues may be resolved by double-checking your username and password in the settings menu.

  3. Firewall or network security software on your Linux system may block the VPN connection. Disable it temporarily to test if it’s the source of the issue.

  4. To uninstall the VPN Client, use the following command in your terminal:


    sudo rm -rf /opt/vpnclient

    This will remove the VPN client installation directory.

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