Using VPN for Linux

Follow these steps to download, install, and configure the VPN software on your Linux device.

Step 1: Download the VPN Client

1. Open a Terminal:

   • Launch the terminal application on your Linux machine.

2. Download the File:

   • Use the following command to download the VPN Client:
     

     

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

Step 2: Make the File Executable

1. Navigate to the Directory:

   • Move to the directory where the vpnclient.run file was downloaded:
     

     

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

2. Make the File Executable:

   • Use the following command:

     chmod +x vpnclient.run

Step 3: Install the VPN Client

1. Run the Installer:

   • Execute the installer with the command:
     

     

2. Follow Prompts:

   • Enter your system password when prompted.

   • Complete the installation by following the on-screen prompts. Once finished, the VPN client will be installed.

Step 4: Configure the VPN Client Settings

1. Open the VPN Client:

   • Run the client using the terminal command:
     

     

   • Alternatively, if a GUI is installed, launch it from your applications menu.

2. Access Settings:

   • Navigate to the Settings menu within the application (usually accessible via the top menu bar or a gear icon).

3. Enter VPN Credentials:

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

   • Password: Enter the corresponding password.

4. Save Settings:

   • Save the credentials to ensure they are stored for future use.

Step 5: Connect to the VPN Server

1. Select a Server:

   • From the main interface, choose the server you wish to connect to.

2. Initiate the Connection:

   • Click the Connect button to start the VPN connection.

3. Verify Connection Status:

   • Once connected, the status will display as active.

Step 6: Disconnect from the VPN

1. Go to the Main Screen:

   • Open the VPN client’s main interface.

2. Terminate the Connection:

   • Click the Disconnect button to end the VPN session.

3. Close the Application:

   • Exit the application if it is no longer needed.

Troubleshooting and Tips

1. Command Not Recognized:

   • If the command vpnclient is not recognized, restart your terminal or add the application path to your system’s PATH environment variable.

2. Connection Issues:

   • Verify your username and password in the Settings menu.

   • Temporarily disable any firewall or network security software to check if it is blocking the VPN connection.

3. Slow VPN Speeds:

   • Try connecting to a different server.

   • Close background applications that consume significant bandwidth.

4. Uninstalling the VPN Client:

   • Use the following command to remove the VPN client:
     

     

   • This command deletes the VPN client installation directory.