(Last Updated: 17/09/2024)
Almost all GNU/Linux distros have different tools for various VPN protocols. In this document we shall describe the tools for Debian based distros. Please refer to your distro’s own documentation for other major distros.
SSTP VPN for Debian based distros (which use network-manager)
The network-manager utility on Debian systems usually come only with the PPTP plugin. L2TP/IPSec (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) and/or SSTP (Secure Socket Tunelling Protocol) need to be installed manually.
We recommend that you search the distro repository for keywords like “network-manager-sstp, sstp-client”; your distro might already have the necessary software in the repo.
If there is no relevant software in the repo, you can follow the steps described at this address.
Setting up an OpenVPN Connection
openvpn package is in standard Debian repositories. A simple
apt update && apt install openvpn
command should be sufficient to install the OpenVPN client (CLI version).
You will need the Bilkent OpenVPN Profile file.
Download this file and use it.
More info can be found at https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/how-to-connect-to-access-server-from-a-linux-computer/