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OpenVPN Network Manager Setup for Ubuntu Linux (TCP)
OpenVPN Network Manager Setup for Ubuntu Linux (TCP)
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Written by Richard
Updated over 2 years ago

Step 1


for this guide, we will select a Sweden-based server.


Step 2

Proceed to Terminal application.


Step 3

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


Step 4

Enter your password for the Linux account.


Step 5

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


Step 6

Click Import from File...


Step 7

Locate the configuration file that you have downloaded as per Step 1. Click Open.


Step 8

Enter the following information:
​Name: (any name would do)
​Username: (your PrivateVPN registered email address)
​Password: (your password)
Click on Add


Step 9

Toggle to start connection process.


Connection Success!

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