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How to set up PureVPN on Linux Lite 4.3
How to set up PureVPN on Linux Lite 4.3

You can now set up an OpenVPN on your Linux lite 4.3 by using PureVPN. You can follow the guide to get started:

Updated over a month ago

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN Member Area. Click 👉 here to visit Member Area.

  • Login to the Member Area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.

  • On Subscriptions tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.

  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.

  • Note down your PureVPN username and click the Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.


How to connect OpenVPN on Linux Lite 4.3

Discover how to set up OpenVPN on Linux Lite 4.3 with our comprehensive guide. Follow our step-by-step instructions to configure OpenVPN and establish a secure and encrypted VPN connection on your Linux Lite 4.3 system.

  • First, open the web browser (Firefox/Chrome) and download the PureVPN OpenVPN configuration files by click👉 here and extracting them.

  • Then Go to the Menu option and search and open the Terminal Emulator.

  • Now you need to install OpenVPN packages. Type the following commands one by one:

    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn

    sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome

    sudo apt-get install openvpn

  • Now Go to the Menu and search and open the Network Connections option and then click the + icon to create a new VPN connection.

  • Select Import a saved VPN configuration… option. Click the Create button.

  • Go to the folder where you have downloaded the OpenVPN files and select your desired .ovpn file to connect.

When a new window appears, complete the fields as below:

  • Insert Connection name: PureVPN

  • Insert Gateway: (already selected/entered)

  • Connection Type: Password from the drop-down menu

  • Enter your VPN credentials. Here is how you can find your VPN credentials.

  • CA Certificate: Already uploaded.

  • Click Save button.

  • Now go to the Ethernet Network option and under VPN Connections click/ check the newly created PureVPN connection to activate VPN.

  • You are connected to VPN now!

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