VPN autostart on boot

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Running latest Zorin Core.

  1. I use IPVanish for vpn duties. Installed as per IPVanish Ubuntu install instructions.
  2. Connect through wireless.
  3. Both working fine.
  4. Would like to start the vpn on boot.
  5. Used the help file but stuck at start up applications panel.
  6. Panel asks for Command Line entry.
  7. Question; how do I find this command line.
  8. As the vpn is activated through a manual selection; at this time.

Thank you for any help on this.
Ralpostaus

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Hi and welcome.

It should be somewhere in network settings. Take a look here:

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This is the same problem that I had and the answer was supplied in an unrelated topic - I haven't looked for it, but I shall if you're interested. The answer in my case, to start my ProtonVPN automatically on boot:

  • Right-click the Zorin menu button on the bottom left of the taskbar
  • Select "Edit Menu"
  • From the list of apps you see, find your VPN app
  • right-click the app and choose "Properties"
  • In that dialogue you'll see "Command" - copy the instruction in that Command box
  • Close that dialogue
  • Search in the menu for Startup Applications
  • Press "Add" and enter a Name description, and the copied command into the Command box
  • Close it down and reboot your device.
  • Report back on success... :slightly_smiling_face:
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I'd like to use protonvpn on PCLOS Debian (it is in Synaptic Package Manager) but no instructions on how to implement it (unless it gets picked up in Network Settings "Start VPN automatically" - might save you having to run in Startup Applications.

I've tried using RiseUp! which does start automatically, but it creates an issue with my Weather widget so removed it.

I have recently added ProtonVPN on my phone. It's just the free one. I love seeing some of the crazy Netherlands adverts on Spotify!

Just remember, when using a VPN Zorin Connect or KDE Connect will not work as your phone will be looking for a machine on the same network which disappears if using VPN.

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For sure the complications of a VPN with Connect and (as I realised after struggling for an hour) printers are a real pain, but for a bit of privacy it's worth it. When I want to print something I just temporarily switch the VPN off.

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