Setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on Ubuntu is a relatively simple process. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of setting up a VPN on Ubuntu.
The first step is to install OpenVPN. OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. To install OpenVPN, open the terminal and type:
sudo apt-get install openvpnOnce OpenVPN is installed, you will need to download the VPN configuration files. These files contain the settings and credentials needed to connect to the VPN. You can download the configuration files from your VPN provider's website.
Once you have downloaded the configuration files, you can connect to the VPN. To do this, open the terminal and type:
sudo openvpn --config /path/to/config.ovpnReplace /path/to/config.ovpn with the path to the configuration file you downloaded.
Once you have connected to the VPN, you can verify the connection by typing:
ifconfigThis will show you the IP address of the VPN server. If the IP address is different from your local IP address, then the connection is successful.
To disconnect from the VPN, type:
sudo openvpn --config /path/to/config.ovpn --disconnectReplace /path/to/config.ovpn with the path to the configuration file you downloaded.