VPN with Networkmanager

This article shows you how to log into our VPN network without using the terminal. This method is by far more convenient and you also may find this helpful, if you are not very familiar with command lines. We will use a VPN Plugin called network-manager.

Installation

Open up a terminal of your choice (Ctrl + T) and install OpenVPN Network Manager by tying the following line:

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

Please enter your password to confirm the installation.

After the successful installation NetworkManager must be restartet:

 sudo service network-manager restart

Again, confirm with your password if necessary.

Getting Started

To get VPN access you must set up a new VPN connection first. Click on the two arrow (or the WiFi symbol - depending on which connection you are using at the moment) symbol in the top right corner. Now choose VPN Connections -> Configure VPN... A new window will open up. Click on Add to add a new connection. Now you will be asked for the connection type. Choose OpenVPN.