VPNs having Linux GUI-client?

Discussion in 'privacy general' started by Uitlander, Oct 21, 2020.

  1. Uitlander

    Uitlander Registered Member

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    Anyone know which VPNs offer a GUI client for linux users? This has proven to be much more difficult to discover from Google searches than I thought. Before I contact each provider individually, I decided to ask here. Currently I have determined AirVPN, IBVPN, & Mulvad do, but hoping I will not have to contact the others:
    Boleh VPN
    Froot VPN
    IVPN
    Nord VPN
    VPN Area
    Anyone know if these offer a GUI-client for Linux users?
     
  2. sukarof

    sukarof Registered Member

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    Not many VPNs offer a GUI for Linux, mostly you have to use CLI or network manager. You can find out if they do on their web pages.
    I have found one and use OVPN that cares about Linux users too :) They have the same GUI for Linux as in Windows. Very happy with it.
     
  3. Palancar

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    For your needs as described AirVpn is the winner. Their client is named Eddie and works like a charm on Linux. I use several of the key providers praised "in house" here. Many great providers do NOT offer a good GUI client for Linux. If you are experienced with Linux you don't require a GUI client but it makes life so easy. Recommend you go read their forums and examine the client ----- airvpn.org There is no requirement to be a paid user to join and read in the forum.
     
  4. Anatoly

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    I am a regular user of IVPN and they recently launched a beta GUI for Linux. I've just started using it and so far, so good.
     
  5. Palancar

    Palancar Registered Member

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    Is the client totally open source?
     
  6. Lyx

    Lyx Registered Member

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    Alas, for many VPN providers: Linux User => Elite Hacker => Does already know anything => Doesn't need any specific client or GUI.
     
  7. Palancar

    Palancar Registered Member

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    While that may be very true, the reality is that WE have family members that we would like to keep safe online as well. They can't handle non-GUI and crumble when anything flinches on their systems. My family loves the GUI client I have set up for them. If you want to make VPNs totally mainstream you have to remove the learning curve for potential users. A quality VPN is a remarkable tool. I want to direct folks to a server bank that is solid and reliable. There really are some absolute crappy mainstream VPN offerings around the globe.
     
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