I use NordVPN’s desktop software sometimes. Lets see how we can tell what configuration file to choose from. In order to make sure, that you are connecting to the closest VPN server.

Step 10: Finding the correct configuration file, for you location.

Run the following command, to list the files and folders, so you can review the configuration files to choose from. To see all the NordVPN, configuration files and there is a lot. Since we will be using the TCP portal, you will be focusing on the folder “ ovpn_tcp“ When the zip file is complete, with extracting itself.

Step 9: Look and check NordVPN configuration files.

Now it comes time to extract the package, so we can setup the configuration files for the vpn. When you are done, you should have a “ovpn.zip” file in your /etc/openvpn folder.

Step 8: Extract the ovpn.zip file from NordVPN.

Step 7: Downloading the NordVPN configuration files.

Step 6: Changing the directory to the openvpn.

Step 5: Installing unzip for extracting zip files.

Please note the IP address below, please replace your first two octet auto loĭns-nameserver 103.86.96.100 103.86.99.100 This is important when we are working on our VPN killswitch. Please note the DNS servers being used are NordVPN nameservers. I setup this Raspberry Pi to have static IP address and added all the loopback.

Step 3: Now lets set a static IP address and DNS servers for our gateway.

Step 2: Next lets update, all of the software on the Raspberry Pi OS.

Step 1: Lets update the repos using the command below.

Expand the file system to ensure you get the most of your drive. You have flashed an SD card already and then enabled USB boot for your Raspberry Pi.Īs soon as the Raspberry Pi boots up.

If you are using a USB thumb drive, this tutorial is assuming. If you are using a micro SD card, you can continue to the first step below.

Raspberry Pi Rated Power Supply (USB-C).

MicroSD card and/or USB Thumb Drive (16 to 32GB) will do.

With all the things happening in the world today, it is always good to add that extra layer of protection between you and your internet provider. In these days, it is always good to have a good VPN provider.

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