VPN for Linux
Set up vpn.now on Linux with a single app. Sign in and press connect, no terminal needed. It ships as one AppImage that runs on most distributions.
Get the vpn.now app for Linux
The fastest way to get started is our app: install it, sign in, and press connect. The manual steps below are here if you would rather set things up by hand.
Set up vpn.now on Linux
The whole process takes about five minutes. You will need a free vpn.now account before you start.
Step 1: Create your free account
Sign up for vpn.now with just an email address. No card needed, and the free plan does not expire.
Step 2: Download the vpn.now AppImage
Get the vpn.now app from the download page. It is a single AppImage that runs on most modern distributions.
Step 3: Make it executable and run it
Mark the AppImage as executable, then double-click it or run it from a terminal. There are no files to manage.
Step 4: Sign in and connect
Sign in with your email, or paste the activation code from your account, then press connect. Linux asks for authorization once to bring the connection up.
Prefer to configure things by hand? See the manual setup guide.
A modern VPN protocol, built into Linux
vpn.now runs on a modern VPN protocol that has been part of the mainline Linux kernel since version 5.6, back in 2020. It runs in kernel space, the same place your network stack lives, which keeps latency low and throughput high.
That is part of why Linux is such a good VPN platform. The vpn.now app sits on top and handles the rest: you sign in, press connect, and it does the work. If you want a refresher on what happens to a packet inside the tunnel, see how VPNs work.
One app, no terminal required
The vpn.now AppImage gives you a simple window: pick a location and press connect. There is nothing to install beyond the app itself, and nothing to keep updated by hand.
Prefer a panel toggle? GNOME and KDE can manage the connection through their own network settings once it is running. Either way, the app keeps the details out of your way.
Servers, containers, and the rest of your network
You can also push the VPN below your devices entirely. Running it on a router or a small Linux box protects every device behind it, including ones that cannot run a VPN themselves. Our guide to running a VPN on a router covers the tradeoffs and the setup.
What you need
- A 64-bit Linux desktop with GTK 4
- A free vpn.now account
- Most current desktops already include everything else it needs
Having trouble? Our setup help section covers the most common issues, or you can contact support.
Linux VPN questions
Which Linux distributions are supported?
The AppImage runs on most modern 64-bit desktops with GTK 4, including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and openSUSE.
Do I need to use the terminal?
No. The vpn.now app has a simple window: sign in, pick a location, and press connect. GNOME and KDE can also manage the connection from their own network settings once it is running.
Does vpn.now support older VPN protocols on Linux?
No. vpn.now runs on one modern VPN protocol only, and the app handles it for you. There is nothing extra to configure and no certificates to manage.
Can I run vpn.now on a headless server?
Yes, though the app is built for the desktop. For headless machines, contact support and we will help you get connected without locking yourself out over SSH.
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