ProtonVPN is a popular and reliable VPN service that offers high-speed connections, strong encryption, and a no-logs policy. It also has features like Secure Core, Tor over VPN, and P2P support. ProtonVPN is compatible with various platforms, including Linux. I will show you how to install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux and how to use it to enhance your online security and privacy.
Step 1: Download the ProtonVPN Linux client
To install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux, you need to download the ProtonVPN Linux client from the official website. You can either use the graphical interface or the command line to do this. Here are the commands for both methods:
- Graphical interface: Open your web browser and go to https://protonvpn.com/download. Click on the “Download for Linux” button and save the file to your preferred location.
- Command line: Open a terminal and enter the following command:
wget https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/dists/stable/main/binary-all/protonvpn-stable-release_1.0.3-2_all.deb
This will download the ProtonVPN Linux client package to your current directory.
Step 2: Install the ProtonVPN Linux client
After downloading the ProtonVPN Linux client package, you need to install it on your system. You can also use either the graphical interface or the command line for this step. Here are the commands for both methods:
- Graphical interface: Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install it.
- Command line: Open a terminal and enter the following command:
sudo dpkg -i protonvpn-stable-release_1.0.3-2_all.deb
This will install the ProtonVPN Linux client on your system.
Step 3: Connect to a ProtonVPN server
Once you have installed the ProtonVPN Linux client, you can start using it to connect to a ProtonVPN server. You can use either the graphical interface or the command line for this step as well. Here are the commands for both methods:
- Graphical interface: Open the ProtonVPN app from your applications menu or desktop shortcut. Enter your ProtonVPN username and password and click on “Log in”. You will see a list of available servers sorted by country and category. You can also use the search bar or the map to find a server. To connect to a server, simply click on it and wait for the connection to be established.
- Command line: Open a terminal and enter the following command:
protonvpn-cli login
Enter your ProtonVPN password when prompted and press Enter. You will see a list of available servers sorted by country and category. You can also use the –help option to see more commands and options. To connect to a server, simply enter the following command:
protonvpn-cli connect
Replace with the name of the server you want to connect to. For example, protonvpn-cli connect US-FREE#1. Wait for the connection to be established.
That’s it! You have successfully installed and used ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux. You can now enjoy enhanced security and privacy while browsing the web, streaming content, or downloading files. To disconnect from a server, simply click on it again in the graphical interface or enter the following command in the terminal:
protonvpn-cli disconnect
To log out from your account, enter the following command in the terminal:
protonvpn-cli logout
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