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How to set up PureVPN SSTP on Linux Mint 19.3

If you want the highest security, you can set up PureVPN using the SSTP protocol on Linux Mint 19.3. Here are a few simple steps.

Updated over a year ago

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN Member Area. Click ๐Ÿ‘‰ here to visit Member Area.

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

  • On Subscription 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 SSTP on Linux Mint 19.3

Learn how to set up SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol) on Linux Mint 19.3 with our detailed guide. Follow our step-by-step instructions to configure SSTP and establish a secure VPN connection on your Linux Mint 19.3 system.

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

  • Now, you need to install SSTP module. Type the following commands one by one:

    1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:whoopie79/testing

    2. sudo apt-get update

    3. sudo apt-get install sstp-client

    4. sudo apt-get install network-manager-sstp

    5. sudo apt-get install network-manager-sstp-gnome

  • When you're finished, logout/login is required. (Or preferably, restart the system).

  • Now Select the following options:

    1. Click on Wired Connection.

    2. Go to Network Connections.

  • Click the + icon to add a VPN connection and select Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) option.

  • Click the Create button.

  • When the a window appear, complete the fields as below:

  • Insert Connection name: PureVPN

  • Insert the desired server: Please refer to the server address shared in the above note.

    1. Germany: de1.pointtoserver.com

    2. Netherlands: nl1.pointtoserver.com

    3. United Kingdom: ukl1.pointtoserver.com

    4. United States: usil1.pointtoserver.com

    5. United States: ustx1.pointtoserver.com

    6. United States: usca1.pointtoserver.com

    7. United States: usfl1.pointtoserver.com

    8. United States: usny1.pointtoserver.com

    9. United States: uswdc1.pointtoserver.com

    10. Australia: au-sd1.pointtoserver.com

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

  • Check Ignore certificate warnings option.

  • Click Save.

  • Go to Wired Connections option and under VPN Connections click the newly created PureVPN-SSTP connection to activate VPN.

  • You are connected now!


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