How to Install OpenVPN on Manjaro

OpenVPN is a popular open source VPN software that allows you to create a secure and encrypted connection to the internet. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install OpenVPN on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Manjaro Linux distribution
  • Access to a terminal or command line interface
  • User access with administrative privileges

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to update your system and packages. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update your system and all the packages installed on your Manjaro distribution.

Step 2: Install OpenVPN

Once your system is updated, you can proceed with the installation of OpenVPN. To install OpenVPN, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S openvpn

Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

Step 3: Verify that OpenVPN is Installed Successfully

To confirm that you have installed OpenVPN successfully, run the following command in the terminal:

openvpn --version

This command will display the version of OpenVPN installed on your system.

Step 4: Configure OpenVPN

After the installation of OpenVPN, the next step is to configure it to connect to a VPN server. To configure OpenVPN, you need to obtain a .ovpn file from your VPN provider. You can then use this file to connect to the VPN server.

Copy the .ovpn file to the /etc/openvpn directory. You can use the following command to copy the file:

sudo cp /path/to/your/vpn/config.ovpn /etc/openvpn/

Step 5: Connect to the VPN Server

Now that you have configured the OpenVPN, you can connect to the VPN server using the following command:

sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/config.ovpn

This command will connect you to the VPN server.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OpenVPN on Manjaro and connect to a VPN server using OpenVPN. By following these steps, you can create a secure and encrypted connection to the internet.