Step 1

Download and extract the OpenVPN configuration files here.

 

Step 2

Proceed to Terminal application.

 

Step 3

In the Terminal, enter this line: sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn network-manager-openvpn-gnome resolvconf

 

Step 4

Enter your password for the Linux account.

 

Step 5

When the installation process is completed. Go to Settings > Network. Click + to add a VPN profile.

 

Step 6

Click Import from File...

 

Step 7

Proceed to the extracted configuration file folder then choose your preferred VPN location. Click Open.
*for this guide, we will select a Sweden-based server.

 

Step 8

Enter the following information:

Name: (any name would do)

Username: (your PrivateVPN registered email address)

Password: (your password)

Click on Add.

 

Step 9

Toggle to start connection process.

 

Connection Success!