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Step-by-Step Guide

How To Setup OpenVPN on Ubuntu

Follow these simple steps to get connected quickly and securely.

1

Download and Install OpenVPN

  • Open Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T
  • Install OpenVPN by running the command:
apt update
sudo apt install openvpn
2

Download and Extract VPN Profile

  • Visit the provided link and download the ZIP file containing the OpenVPN profile.
  • Use Terminal to navigate to the directory where the ZIP file was downloaded. For example:
  • cd ~/Downloads
  • Unzip the downloaded file using the command:
unzip austria S1.zip
3

Connect to VPN

  • Move into the extracted directory using Terminal:
cd austria s1
  • List the contents of the directory to find the configuration file:
ls
  • Identify the .ovpn file. This file contains the configuration details required to connect to the VPN.
  • Connect to the VPN using the identified configuration file.
sudo openvpn austria s1_tcp.ovpn
  • This command may require administrative privileges (hence the sudo).
  • Enter your system password when prompted.
  • You'll see log information in the Terminal indicating the connection process. Once connected, it will show a message indicating the successful connection.
4

Disconnect from VPN

  • To disconnect from the VPN, go back to the Terminal where OpenVPN is running and press Ctrl + C. This will terminate the connection.
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