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VeePN Linux Setup

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This guide will help you get started with VeePN on your Linux device, so you can enjoy secure and unrestricted internet access. To get started with VeePN:

Purchase a VeePN Subscription

Start by purchasing a VeePN subscription that fits your needs. If you’re not ready to subscribe, you can explore the available free options to get started.
 

Generate Configuration Files

  1. Visit our website and log in to your account.

  2. Open the Overview tab.

  3. Scroll down to the Advanced section and select Linux.

  4. In the location search bar, choose the server location you want to connect to.

  5. Download the configuration file by selecting either TCP or UDP, or download a ZIP file containing all locations.

  6. At the bottom of the page, generate and save your login credentials for the VPN setup.

💡Tip: If you’re unsure which configuration to use, contact our support team.

VeePN Account Login

 

Setup VeePN on Ubuntu

1. Extract Configuration Files: Extract the downloaded zip archive containing the configuration files.

VeePN Extract Config Files

2. Install OpenVPN Network Manager: Open Terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y network-manager-openvpn-gnome
VeePN Install OpenVPN Network Manager

3. Configure OpenVPN: 

  • Open Network Settings from the System menu and click on the "+" button in the VPN section.
VeePN Configure OpenVPN
  • Select "Import from file...". Locate and select the downloaded OpenVPN configuration file, then click Open.
VeePN Configure OpenVPN


4. Add Credentials: Enter the username and password generated earlier in your account. Click Add and close the Settings window.

VeePN Enter Credentials

 

5. Connect to VPN: Open the System menu, Go to VPN and click Connect. Once connected, a VPN icon will appear in the system tray.

VeePN Connect to VPN
 

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

 

Setup VeePN on Fedora

1. (Optional) Extract Configuration Files: If you downloaded a ZIP file, right-click the archive and select Extract, or press Enter.

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

VeePN Install required packages
VeePN Install required packages

3. Import configuration files via Network Manager: Open Settings using the system search. Select Network from the left-hand menu. Click the “+” button in the VPN section.
VeePN Import configuration files4. Import VPN Configuration: Choose Import from file… Select the desired configuration file and click Open.

VeePN Import configuration files


5. Add Connection Details: Open the Identity tab. Enter a connection name (for example, VeePN Quebec TCP). Enter your username and password generated in your account. Click Add.
 

VeePN Add Connection Details

6. Connect to VPN: Toggle the VPN connection in Network Settings, or connect directly from the top system panel.

VeePN Connect to VPN


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

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