Linux

OpenVPN CLI Setup

Follow these steps to set up TekLan VPN on your Linux system using the OpenVPN command‑line client:

  1. Install OpenVPN. For example, on Debian/Ubuntu run: sudo apt-get install openvpn.
  2. Log in to your TekLan VPN Client Area and navigate to Services > OVPN Files to download your configuration and certificate files.
  3. Save the downloaded OVPN file (and any required certificates) to a directory on your system.
  4. Open a terminal and run: sudo openvpn --config /path/to/your/config.ovpn.
  5. Enter your VPN USERNAME and VPN PASSWORD when prompted.
  6. Once connected, your Linux system will route traffic through the VPN.
TekLan VPN Client Area OVPN Files

Network Manager Setup

Set up TekLan VPN on your Linux system using your graphical Network Manager:

  1. Ensure the Network Manager OpenVPN plugin is installed. For Debian/Ubuntu, run: sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome.
  2. Download your OVPN configuration and certificate files from your TekLan VPN Client Area (navigate to Services > OVPN Files).
  3. Open your Network Settings and select "Add a VPN" or "Import from file".
  4. Import the downloaded OVPN file and add any required certificates as prompted.
  5. Enter your VPN USERNAME and VPN PASSWORD when requested.
  6. Save the configuration and connect via your Network Manager interface.
TekLan VPN Client Area OVPN Files