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How to setup VeePN on Linux

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This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install and use the VeePN on Ubuntu and Fedora 41. Make sure, you have an active VeePN Subscription. If not, choose a suitable plan.

How to setup VeePN on Ubuntu

Application Setup

  1. Generate Configuration Files:

    • Login to Your Account: Visit our website and log in with your credentials

    • Navigate to the “Overview” Tab: Once logged in, go to the “Overview” tab

    • Access the Linux Settings: Scroll down to the Advanced section and click on “Linux”

    • Download Configuration Files: Download the configuration files. Currently, VeePN supports OVPN files

    • Generate Login Credentials: At the bottom of the page, you can generate login credentials for further setup

      Linux Credentials

  2. Extract Configuration Files:

    • Extract the downloaded zip archive containing the configuration files

      Extract Configuration Files

  3. Install OpenVPN Network Manager:

    • Launch Terminal and install OpenVPN Network Manager on Ubuntu with the command:
      sudo apt-get install -y network-manager-openvpn-gnome

      Install OpenVPN Network Manager

  4. Configure OpenVPN:

    • Open Network Settings from the System menu

      Network Settings.png

    • Click on the "+" button in the VPN section

      Click on the + button.png

    • Select "Import from file..."

      Import from File.png

    • Locate and select the OpenVPN configuration file downloaded earlier, then click "Open"

      Select Configuration File

  5. Add Credentials:

    • Enter the username and password generated earlier in your account
    • Click "Add" and close the Settings window

      Enter Credentials

  6. Connect to VPN:

    • Open the System menu, go to VPN and click on "Connect"

      Connect to VPN
    • Once connected, a VPN icon will appear in the system tray

      Access VeePN

For any assistance during setup or troubleshooting, please, contact our support team.

 

How to setup VeePN on Fedora

Setup Preparation

1. Login to Your Account: Visit our website and log in with your credentials

2. Navigate to the “Overview” Tab: Once logged in, go to the “Overview” tab

3. Access the Linux Settings: Scroll down to the Advanced section and click on “Linux”

4. Download Configuration Files: Enter the search bar desired location you would like to connect to (1). Then, select either TCP or UDP file (2). Alternatively, you can download a zip file with all locations (3). In case you are not certain, feel free to contact our Support Team at support@veepn.com or via chat. 

4. Find your credentials: At the bottom from locations, you can find login credentials for further setup.

Installation

1. (Optional) Extract Configuration Files:

  • In case you decided to download a zip file with all configurations, it is vital to extra the archive. Right-click on the downloaded archive in your file manager and then pick "Extract" (alternatively, press "Enter" button)

2. Install required packages: Navigate to Terminal (press "Win" key and type "Teminal" in the top search bar) and enter the following commands and press "Enter" :

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf install openvp NetworkManager-openvpn-gnome -y


3. Import configuration files via Network Manager:

Open "Settings" via search. Press "Win" button on your keyboard, enter "Settings" in the search bar and click on the result.

  • In the opened window, choose "Network" in the list on the left.

  • Click "+" sign in the VPN field.
  • Pick "Import from file..." from the list.

  • Select the desired file configuration and click "Open"

 

  • In the opened window, switch to "Identity" tab. In the "Name" (1) field, you can enter a desired name for this VPN connection. For example, "VeePN Quebec TCP". It will help you identify this connection if you decide to add other locations. In the User Name field, enter the username (2) and password (3) from your personal account that we recommended to save. Then, click "Add" button above.



  • Toggle on location that appeared in "VPN" list in the "Network Settings". Alternatively, you can connect from the top panel.

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For any assistance during setup or troubleshooting, please, contact our support team.

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