How to install OpenVPN

How to install OpenVPN and how to make it accessible through the built-in Network GUI on Ubuntu 16.04.3.

Here's how;

1.  Open a Terminal window.

2.  Type the following two commands, hitting ENTER after each.

      sudo apt-get install openvpn

      sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome

3.  That's it, your done with software install part.



To add an openVPN connection make sure you've got your KEY file from your VPN provider, mine had a .opvn extension.

1.  Click on your Network Indicator icon and select EDIT CONNECTIONS.

2.  Click on the ADD button.

3. Click on the little arrow in the Drop Down Box (beside ETHERNET)

4. Select the IMPORT A SAVED VPN CONFIGURATION option.

5.  Browse to and select your .OVPN Key file you got from your VPN provider.

6.  Fill in your USER NAME and PASSWORD and click on the SAVE button.


That's it your done, your VPN has been added.  Just Click on the Network Indicator icon (from step 1) and select VPN Connections and pick your newly created VPN connection to connect to it.