Connecting to ApexGuard Using the Linux Terminal

ApexGuard is an IKEv2-based VPN service. This guide will help you set up and connect to ApexGuard using a Linux terminal. Keep in mind that configurations may differ slightly between Linux distributions.

Step 1: Open the Terminal

Launch your terminal using the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Disable IPv6

IPv6 must be disabled before proceeding. Follow this guide for instructions.

Step 3: Install the OpenVPN Client

Run the following command to install OpenVPN:

sudo apt-get install openvpn

You may be prompted to enter your user password.

Step 4: Navigate to the OpenVPN Configuration Directory

Enter:

cd /etc/openvpn

Step 5: Download Configuration Files

Download the OpenVPN configuration files using:

sudo wget https://downloads.apexcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip

If you encounter a certificate error, install the ca-certificates package:

sudo apt-get install ca-certificates

Step 6: Install the Unzip Package

If not already installed, download it with:

sudo apt-get install unzip

Step 7: Extract the Configuration Files

Unzip the downloaded archive:

sudo unzip ovpn.zip

Remove the archive file to save space:

sudo rm ovpn.zip

Step 8: Access Server Configuration Files

Navigate to the directory containing server configurations:

cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/   # For UDP servers
cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/   # For TCP servers

To view available servers:

ls -al

Step 9: Select a Server

Use the ApexGuard server recommendation tool to choose the optimal server. Note its hostname (e.g., us2957.apexguard.com).

Step 10: Start OpenVPN

Run one of the following commands to start OpenVPN with your selected configuration:

sudo openvpn [file_name]
sudo openvpn us2957.apexguard.com.udp.ovpn
sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.apexguard.com.udp.ovpn

Enter your ApexGuard service credentials when prompted.

Step 11: Disconnect

To disconnect from the VPN, press Ctrl + C in the terminal.