Setup guide for OpenVPN on Ubuntu/Mint

Download the OctaneVPN .ovpn file here . Copy the .ovpn file to your home directory.

1. Install OpenVPN:

1. sudo apt-get install openvpn

2. To Run OpenVPN:

1. Open Terminal and enter

2. sudo openvpn --daemon --config [file location]

   ex: sudo openvpn --daemon --config /home/user/washington.ovpn

3. You'll be prompted for login and password. 

4. To Stop OpenVPN:

1. Kill a connection by searching for the active connection

2. ps aux | grep openvpn

3. Note the PID of the active connection; kill the connection with

4. sudo kill -2 *PID*