====== OpenVPN: Ubuntu 18.04 and newer (with NetworkManager) ======

This documentation was tested on fresh installs of Ubuntu Desktop 18.04.1, 20.04 and 22.04.1.


===== Installation =====

Install the NetworkManager OpenVPN plugin if you don't have it. To do that, open Terminal and type:\\
''sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome''


===== Configuration =====

  * Generate and download an OpenVPN configuration file: [[https://www.arethusa.co/account/|My account > Services: VPN > "Generate OpenVPN configuration file" > "Generate"]]
  * Open Settings and click on "Network". Click on the + icon next to "VPN".
  * Choose "Import from file...". Select the arethusa.ovpn file you just downloaded and click "Open".
  * In the "Identity" tab, enter your VPN username and password, then click "Add".


===== Connection =====

Click on the Network icon in the status bar then "VPN" > "Connect" or "arethusa".

Once connected, [[ip_check|check your IP addresses]].


===== Diagnostics =====

The OpenVPN log is in /var/log/syslog , mixed with all other system logs. Skip until you see lines with openvpn.