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StinkyEmptyAfterlife

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VPN install & use on Devuan

Hello all. I am very new to Devuan so I don't really know the ropes when it comes to getting different apps & services running. That being said, I'm trying to figure out how to get a VPN to work (including the process of installing it). I tried Mullvad, but the install encounters an error because systemctl is being called (and Devuan is systemd-less).

I looked around this forum and saw a few posts about similar issues, but the fixes didn't work for me. At this point, I don't mind switching VPN providers and I would just like to know which ones are recommended for Devuan with minimal setup fuss? Thank you!

kapqa

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Registered: 2019-01-02

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Re: VPN install & use on Devuan

somtimes use vpn to connect to other countries when the content is otherwise not available;

it is a bit of nuiscane in 2026, but glad to be able to access the content.

if you want, you could test proton-vpn which also function for devuan, but the install is bit buried in the many sections;

you need however to sign up with them for a free account first, if you want touse their services.

https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-vpn-setup

then you can login and download a server.config from the free ones available (several countries available) (speeds are good).

you can either choose a openvpn or wireguard file.

previoiusly used this section here

How to manually configure OpenVPN CLI
https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-openvpn

if this does not function for you, you should be able to connect via wireguard.
https://protonvpn.com/support/wireguard-linux

but be aware that atleast on KDE this wireguard thing tend to automatically connect to vpn thereafter, so you need to deselect the autoconnect in connection manager thereafter.

used to pay for the services sometime, but the free service is perfectly usable;

they are happy to help out, but clearly the service is more oriented towards (ubuntu)/(debian)(fedora) users etc.

as of 2026, it still function well with devuan.

good luck if you wannt tu try it out.