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L2TP Network Manager Setup for Ubuntu Linux
L2TP Network Manager Setup for Ubuntu Linux
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Written by Richard
Updated over 2 years ago

Step 1

Proceed to Terminal application.


Step 2

In the Terminal, enter this line: sudo apt-get install network-manager-l2tp network-manager-l2tp-gnome


Step 3

Enter your password for the Linux account.


Enter Y to continue...


Step 4

When the installation process is completed. Go to Settings > Network. Click + to add a VPN profile.


Step 5

Click Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP).


Step 6

Enter the following settings:

Name: (any name would do)
​Gateway: se-sto.pvdata.host
*you'll find the server list here.
​Username: (your PrivateVPN registered email)
​Password: (your password)
Click IPSec Settings..


Step 7

Tick Enable IPSec tunnel to L2TP Host and then enter the Pre-shared key: privatvpn
*without the 'e'
Click OK then click Add.


Step 8

Toggle to start connection process.


Connected!

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