Brief instruction for OpenVPN on Ubuntu Desktop (with a graphical interface). This steps can be similar on other modern Linux distributions. OpenVPN is integrated and shipped with Linux desktop distros. - Open: `Settings` panel > `Network` - Click on `+` in `VPN` section - Choose `Import from file` - Select OpenVPN client `config file` (it should be generated and downloaded from the server) - At expanded settings go to IPv4 and IPv6 and `disable` radio selector `Routes` > `Automatic` - Click `Add` button and `enable` newly created VPN This instruction is tailored to the current setup of a VPN server.  Currently, it routes only VPN network traffic via VPN, other Internet traffic will work directly. ![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyUH-I7p2.png) ![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SkxYMLQTh.png) ![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BkS2MUX63.png) ![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/H1OCQIXah.png)