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OpenVPN: Ubuntu 18.04 (with NetworkManager)
This documentation was tested on a fresh Ubuntu Desktop 18.04.1 install.
Installation
Install the NetworkManager OpenVPN plugin if you don't have it. To do that, open Terminal and type:
sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome
Configuration
- Generate and download an OpenVPN configuration file: My account > Services: VPN > "Generate OpenVPN configuration file" > "Generate"
- Open Settings and click on “Network”. Click on the + icon next to “VPN”.
- Choose “Import from file…”. Select the arethusa.ovpn file you just downloaded and click “Open”.
- In the “Identity” tab, enter your VPN username and password, then click “Add”.
Connection
Click on the Network icon in the status bar then “VPN” > “Connect” or “arethusa”.
Once connected, check your IP address.
Diagnostics
The OpenVPN log is in /var/log/syslog , mixed with all other system logs. Skip until you see lines with openvpn.
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