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How to set up OpenVPN on Arch Linux OS
How to set up OpenVPN on Arch Linux OS

Looking to work on your Arch Linux securely and anonymously? Well, you can do that by checking out this guide and learning.

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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 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 OpenVPN on Linux Arch

Discover how to set up OpenVPN on Linux Arch OS with our comprehensive guide. Follow our step-by-step instructions to establish a secure and reliable VPN connection on your Linux Arch system using OpenVPN. Simplify the set up process and enjoy enhanced online privacy and security.

Download PureVPN:

Enter pacman -Syu in Terminal as root/ super user to update Arch Package Repository.

  • Make sure that you keep checking the latest updates sporadically. Now, follow these steps:

  • Download PureVPN Config Files for OpenVPN TCP and UDP from 👉 here.

  • Go to your Downloads folder and extract the downloaded config files’ folder. (Or you can extract it from Terminal using unzip command)

Install PureVPN:

  • You need to install OpenVPN. Open Terminal and enter this.

    sudo bash

    pacman -S openvpn
    Press Enter

Write y for confirmation and press Enter.

OpenVPN will be downloaded shortly.

  • Now, you need to access the OpenVPN config files directory. Write these commands in the terminal.

    cd Downloads

    cd Fastestvpn_ovpn

cd TCP_Files (OR cd UDP_Files whichever protocol you want to connect to)

Press Enter

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