Everything Linux Users Need to Know About Installing a VPN

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12 min read · Apr 15, 2026

Everything Linux Users Need to Know About Installing a VPN

By downloading this free guide, you agree to receive regular updates on the latest cool apps, product reviews, and giveaways from MakeUseOf. As you probably know, Linux is inherently more secure than Windows. But this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep an eye on how you access the internet via Linux. A firewall is necessary, and increasingly so is a virtual private network (VPN). But do major VPN providers offer apps for Linux? How are they installed? And if they don’t offer a Linux client, just how will you browse the web with a private, secure, encrypted connection? Find all your answers in this guide.

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