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vpn:linux [2021/04/14 12:12] – [CLI command] lenocilvpn:linux [2024/03/12 14:00] (current) – [Graphical Interface] jansen
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 ======OpenVPN from Linux====== ======OpenVPN from Linux======
 +Note: these instructions are for VPN setup on your personal device. Do NOT attempt to do this on your desktop at the institute (it won't work, and if it would, it would only slow down and limit your network access).
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 =====CLI command===== =====CLI command=====
 For Linux the installation of the OpenVPN client is very straight forward. First you download the openvpn clients using the normal package manager for your OS. For Ubuntu that is: For Linux the installation of the OpenVPN client is very straight forward. First you download the openvpn clients using the normal package manager for your OS. For Ubuntu that is:
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 and import the ''%%.ovpn%%'' file you obtained earlier. Once the import completes you will have a ''VPN Connection'' option in your ''Network Settings''.Select that open to start the connection. and import the ''%%.ovpn%%'' file you obtained earlier. Once the import completes you will have a ''VPN Connection'' option in your ''Network Settings''.Select that open to start the connection.
  
 +See also
 +  * [[:VPN|general VPN page with some addditional tips & tricks]]
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