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THM: OpenVPN Connection Guide

This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for connecting to our network using OpenVPN on Windows, macOS, and Linux. If you're using TryHackMe, a VPN connection is necessary to access virtual machines for cybersecurity training.

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Connecting with Windows

  1. Download and install the OpenVPN GUI.

  2. Open the application as Administrator.

  3. Right-click on the tray icon, select Import File, and choose your configuration file.

  4. Right-click again, select your file, and click Connect.

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Connecting with macOS

  1. Download and install OpenVPN for macOS.

  2. Run the application, and find it in the top bar.

  3. Right-click, choose Import File → Local File, and select your configuration.

  4. Right-click, select your file, and click Connect.

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Connecting with Linux

  1. Install OpenVPN using:

    sudo apt install openvpn

  2. Locate your configuration file (typically in Downloads).

  3. Connect using:

    sudo openvpn /path-to-file/file-name.ovpn
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