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OpenMandriva Lx version:
OpenMandriva Lx release 6.0 (Vanadium) Rock for x86_64
Desktop environment (KDE, LXQT…):
KDE
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OpenVPN use with NordVPN subscription Guide.pdf (447.1 KB)
I prepared a guide for a manual set up for NordVPN servers using OpenVPN.
Background: using the command line to download the nordvpn package may not uniformly permit use of nordvpn package due to identified missing dependencies (libidn2, libnl3, and libnl3-200 or others dependencies). Although solutions have been discussed in the Support section, this is an alternative option.
The NordVPN website provides a manual set up solution that uses OpenVPN to permit connection via NordVPN services (with a paid subscription to NordVPN services).
The guide gives steps for using the konsole or DnfDrake to install OpenVPN and Open VPN network manager packages. Goes through how to navigate the NordVPN website (with a paid subscription) to OpenVPN configuration files. How to set up the VPN connection in the Wi-Fi & Networks system setting. Describes how to connect to the VPN using the Networks Tab feature. Gives a tip on testing if the VPN connection is successful.
My hope is that this may help any new users who are attempting to use OM and run into an issue with NordVPN.
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