How To Setup OpenVPN on Ubuntu

Download and Install OpenVPN

• Open Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T
• Install OpenVPN by running the command:

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:

Connect to VPN

• Move into the extracted directory using Terminal:

• List the contents of the directory to find the configuration file:

• 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.

• 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.

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.