Struggling to set up PureVPN on Linux Parrot devices? Look no further. Our comprehensive and user-friendly guide will assist you in configuring PureVPN effortlessly, ensuring you can connect and maintain online security with ease on your Linux Parrot supported devices.
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 Parrot OS 5.0
As a first step, it is recommended to download the OpenVPN config files for that you can go to your desired web browser, download PureVPN OpenVPN configuration 👉 files and extract them.
Go to the Terminal window and type the following commands one by one:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openvpn
sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn
sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome
Now Select the following options:
Click Wired Connection.
Go to VPN Connections.
Select Add a VPN Connection.
Select Import a saved VPN configuration. option from the list and then click 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 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 Wired Connections option and under VPN Connections click the newly created PureVPN connection to activate the VPN connection.
You are connected to PureVPN now!
