Openvpn 2.4.1

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Openvpn 2.4.1

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For Dog-based OS :

https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/w ... positories

Openvpn in Ubuntu repositories is pretty old. To benefit from better security features, you better have the 2.4 series installed. Here is how :

Import the public GPG key :
wget -O - https://swupdate.openvpn.net/repos/repo ... pg|apt-key add -

Then change your source list to add openvpn repository :
echo "deb http://build.openvpn.net/debian/openvpn/<version> <osrelease> main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openvpn-aptrepo.list

apt update and install openvpn.

To be sure you have 2.4 series installed :
openvpn --version

Now you need a certificate bundle from whatever VPN provider. I use VPNBook.

labbe5
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DNS leak test

#2 Post by labbe5 »

https://www.dnsleaktest.com/

Using DNS leak test is a good way to establish which DNS provider you use.

We assume you use VPNBook, and after setting up your VPN, you test it with DNS leak.

You should have : 142.4.206.228 ca1.vpnbook.com OVH Hosting Canada, if you used vpnbook-ca1-tcp443.ovpn.

The result means you bypass your ISP surveillance at the DNS level. Your ISP is responsible for noticing users about illegal downloading of copyrighted material, but your VPN is blocking its ability to do network surveillance.

You can further test your VPN with this website : whatismyipaddress. You will appear to connect to the Web from a far away place, such as India, which means your real location is blocked.

Is it bad or good to use a VPN? For privacy, it is good.

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How to Connect to a VPN Automatically on Linux

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https://www.maketecheasier.com/connect- ... +Easier%29

This guide will be helpful to you, if you ever wanted to connect to a VPN automatically on Linux.

Alternatively, you can have both your configuration file and vpn-login.txt in root, then you open your terminal as root user, enter your command line, such as :
#openvpn --config vpnbook-ca1-tcp443.ovpn --auth-nocache --auth-user-pass vpn-login
Click Enter.

Note :
--auth-user-pass refers to your vpn-login.txt in which you have on first line vpnbook and on second line your password.

Then for next browsing sessions, just type Ctrl+R in terminal and start typing openvpn, it will auto-complete, finally type Enter.

You only need to change your password from time to time in vpn-login.txt, and it takes only seconds to start your VPN.

While your VPN does not launch at boot time as a service, it is a fast process to launch it with your terminal, whatever network manager you have, Frisbee, Ceni, Wicd, NetworkManager.

Note :
Sometimes, your chosen configuration file does not work, servers may be down for maintenance, etc, just switch to another one. Vpnbook comes with many bundles, if Ca bundle does not work, switch to US, or Euro, you are sure to find a working configuration file.

ifconfig is a way to verify your VPN connexion after booting into your desktop environment, you should read something like tun1 in terminal. If you want to know which dns servers your VPN provider is using go to dns leak test website and do a standard or advanced test. Vpnbook is using Google servers (it is said they are under watch by security organisations in USA).

I you read some of my posts, by now you know i use VPNBook as my preferred and only Virtual Private Network. There is a good reason for this : it is free and speed is more than just ok. It is also very easy to set up, so it is hassle-free.

Here are some reviews :
https://vpnreviewer.com/vpnbook-honeypot-scam-service
We believe that they operate a profitable business and we wouldn’t be surprised if they make at least $1k – $2k monthly, even after covering the hosting costs. If our estimates are not incorrect by orders of magnitude, it means that these guys are in the business of making money and likely not in the business of spying on their users.

https://vpnreviewer.com/free-vpn-vpnbook-com-review

https://www.bestvpnrating.com/service/vpnbook
VPNBook’s services are just as good as other VPN service providers who charge up to ten dollars a month for the same benefits. It is time to ditch your expensive VPN and give this free service a try so you can spend more on data and less on protection.

VPNBook is definitely the best VPN service when it comes to freebees and quality service. Not only are most of their services completely free but they also offer free support and the best possible protection when you use these free services. This free VPN service is a definite must for anyone who cannot afford expensive VPN fees.

So relax using VPNbook, knowing you are as protected by this free VPN as with any other you pay for.

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WebRTC and VPN

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https://www.bestvpn.com/the-webrtc-vpn- ... to-fix-it/

At the beginning of 2015 both the Chrome and Firefox browsers introduced a new “feature

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