[SOLVED] native nordvpn app on MX linux

[dolphin_oracle]

what we need are the vpns that fail installs because systemctl isn't present to rewrite their postinst scripts. I forget which one that is (not nordvpn though).

[fehlix]

Just chatted with Nordvpn customer support... ( current app not working correctly).

Can you rephrase your statement or clarify: Have you tested the provided test-workaround and is it not working?
Or do you just rephrasing the customer support info from nordvpn?

[galaxysurfer]

The not working comment comes from Nordvpn customer support, meaning their official position on the matter. I am personally using a combination of the openvpn module addon for network configuration for custom tweaking laptop as well as Asus RT-AC68U router running Asuswrt-merlin firmware for network system control & Win 10 app on individual machines when not on Linux OS. I run dual boot setup.

I haven't tested the Linux app lately on my MxLinux installed hardware. Previous attempts didn't go well due to the systemd dependence. I didnt try it on systemd boot. Not using Mxlinux install on my tower as daily driver due to needing to reinstall os on a different hdd. Current hdd failing. ( hdd has clocked in excess of 75,000 hrs. ) waiting on funds to replace or will make a new partition on other hdd & do same for now.

[galaxysurfer]

installed linux app ver 3 for nordvpn in systemd mode. it gives me the required prompts to log on to servers okay & gives me a random connection , meaning cant choose which server i get. I will go see what happens when i try from default sysvinit side.

[galaxysurfer]

trying to login to nordvpn on sysvinit side without any changes gives me Cannot reach user daemon error.

[galaxysurfer]

entered code into terminal

sudo chmod 755 /usr/sbin/nordvpn* /usr/bin/nordvpn*
sudo chown 0:0 /usr/sbin/nordvpn* /usr/bin/nordvpn*



nohup sudo /usr/sbin/nordvpnsd &


nohup /usr/sbin/nordvpnud &

then entered nordvpn connect

successfully signed me on to same server I accessed when signing on via systemd booted side

seems to be a success now would be nice to be able to pick which server i connect to, otherwise no gain from current method via network manager.

[galaxysurfer]

so far so good

Went into nordvpn where features are spelled out. Like the ability to search by location. Not as good as win with gui but it is a start.

[fehlix]

so far so good if you are creating a Nordvpn app we can use. IF we can get some of the features the win 10 app has.... bonus! let me know if you need me to do more troubleshooting. I am going to uninstall it for now so no leaking is setup.

Sounds good. Thanks for testing.
Cant't you choose the location / city you want to connect to?
I'm not (yet) using nordvpn,
but the help pages indicates you can select from a list:

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nordvpn --help
Welcome to NordVPN Linux client app!
Version 3.0.0-4
Website: https://nordvpn.com

Usage: nordvpn [global options] command [command options] [arguments...]

Commands:
     cities         Shows a list of cities where servers are available
     connect, c     Connects you to VPN
     countries      Shows a list of countries where servers are available
     disconnect, d  Disconnects you from VPN
     groups         Shows a list of available server groups
     login          Logs you in
     logout         Logs you out
     set            Sets a configuration option
     settings       Shows current settings
     status         Shows connection status
     whitelist      Adds or removes an option from a whitelist
     help, h        Shows a list of commands or help for one command

[galaxysurfer]

so far can get into cities list for usa & enable dns settings
no go on the cybersec

[galaxysurfer]

can set killswitch & notify