- Linux Mint (unlike Ubuntu) does not have VPN access installed by default
- The following 'How to' will get your VPN running quickly
- Install the following packages
$ sudo apt-get install -y openvpn openvpn-blacklist network-manager-openvpn network-manager-openvpn-gnome
- Reboot your system
- Open the Network applet
- Click the + button
- Select VPN for interface then click 'Create'
- For 'Choose a VPN Connection Type' select OpenVPN then click 'Create'
- Configure your VPN connection with the details given by your provider
- Typical details required are :
- Connection Name : Label that appears in Network Manager applet
- Gateway : VPN access point
- Authentication : Username, passwords and certificate details
- Once configured test the VPN connection by selecting the 'Connection Name' now listed in the Network Manager applet
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