⚡ Quick Install (Ubuntu/Debian)
# NordVPN
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
nordvpn login
nordvpn connect
Linux VPN Options
Native Linux Apps
NordVPN and Surfshark offer dedicated Linux apps with GUI and CLI. Easiest option for most users.
NetworkManager Integration
Import OpenVPN/WireGuard configs into NetworkManager for system-wide VPN managed through your desktop environment.
Manual CLI (OpenVPN/WireGuard)
Download config files and connect via terminal. Full control but more setup required.
Best VPNs for Linux (2025)
NordVPN
Best Linux Support
- • Native Linux app (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, openSUSE, Arch)
- • CLI with full feature parity
- • NordLynx (WireGuard) included
- • Kill switch and auto-connect
- • Meshnet for device networking
Surfshark
Best Value for Linux
- • Native Linux app with GUI
- • Debian/Ubuntu and Fedora support
- • WireGuard protocol
- • Unlimited simultaneous connections
NordVPN CLI Commands
nordvpn connect # Quick connect
nordvpn connect us # Connect to US
nordvpn disconnect # Disconnect
nordvpn set killswitch on # Enable kill switch
nordvpn set technology nordlynx # Use WireGuard
nordvpn status # Check connection
Supported Distros
NordVPN
- • Ubuntu 18.04+
- • Debian 10+
- • Fedora 35+
- • RHEL 8+
- • openSUSE
- • Arch Linux (AUR)
Surfshark
- • Ubuntu 20.04+
- • Debian 11+
- • Mint 20+
- • Fedora (manual)
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