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How to set up OpenVPN on Xubuntu 19.10
How to set up OpenVPN on Xubuntu 19.10

Having difficulty setting up your Linux Xubuntu device. Here'e how you can proceed with OpenVPN setup for Xubuntu.

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 Xubuntu 19.10

Follow our step-by-step instructions to configure OpenVPN and establish a secure and encrypted VPN connection on your Linux Xubuntu 19.10 system. Enhance your online privacy and security effortlessly with our comprehensive tutorial for Xubuntu 19.10.

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

  • Go to the Launcher option and select/open the Terminal Emulator from there.

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

    1. sudo apt-get update

    2. sudo apt-get install openvpn

    3. sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn

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

  • Click Network option and then select Edit Connections… option.

  • Click the + icon to add a VPN connection and select Import a saved VPN configuration… from the drop-down list and click the Create button.

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

  • When the 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.

  • Click Save and close the Network Connections window.

  • Now click Network icon, go the VPN Connections tab and click the newly created VPN connection, to connect to PureVPN.

  • You are now connected to PureVPN!

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