NordVPN. Cannot connect using Slackware64 on Desktop.

FTIO · 01-20-2024, 06:54 PM

I can't remember where I got this, but it's a major help as I can't remember what I was going to do after standing up from my computer and walking three steps. The 'README' in the SlackBuilds nordvpn build, has a good set of instructions too. I used to be able to do stuff with my nordvpn as a user all the way up to and including nordvpn's 3.15.13, but once I 'upgraded', I can't use it as a user for love nor money, so now I just keep a konsole open with a root tab for connecting or doing whatever. If you have more problems, like needing to login and it's giving fits, it'll show a link to go to and then look for the 'manual setup', I think it was.

Anyway, here's the file I have with nordvpn commands and stuff, I sure hope this helps somewhat:

Code:

Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command: sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER and then reboot your device.

As root: /etc/rc.d/rc.nordvpn <start|stop|restart|status>

2. Log in to your NordVPN account:

nordvpn login

3. Connect to a NordVPN server:

nordvpn connect

Settings

To access the NordVPN client settings, type the nordvpn command in Terminal.

Here is the list of available commands:

nordvpn login - Log in.
nordvpn connect or nordvpn c - Connect to VPN. To connect to specific servers, use nordvpn connect <country_code server_number> (eg. nordvpn connect uk715)
nordvpn disconnect or nordvpn d - Disconnect from VPN.
nordvpn c double_vpn - Connect to the closest Double VPN server.
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code> - Connect to a specific country using DoubleVPN servers.

nordvpn connect P2P - connect to a P2P server.
nordvpn connect The_Americas - connect to servers located in the Americas.
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP - connect to a Dedicated IP server.

nordvpn set or nordvpn s - Set a configuration option.
Possible options:
nordvpn set cybersec on or off - Enable or disable CyberSec
nordvpn set killswitch on or off - Enable or disable Kill Switch
nordvpn set autoconnect on or off - Enable or disable auto-connect. You can set a specific server for automatic connection using nordvpn set autoconnect on country_code+server_number. Example: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435.

nordvpn set notify on or off - Enable or disable notifications
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1 - Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two like shown in this command).
nordvpn set protocol udp or tcp - Switch between UDP and TCP protocols
nordvpn set obfuscate on or off - Enable or disable Obfuscated Servers.
nordvpn set technology - Set connection technology (OpenVPN or NordLynx)

nordvpn whitelist add port 22 - Add a rule to whitelist a specified incoming port. You can also whitelist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space.
nordvpn whitelist remove port 22 - Remove the rule to whitelist a specified port.
nordvpn whitelist add subnet 192.168.0.0/16 - Add a rule to whitelist a specified subnet.
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet 192.168.0.0/16 - Remove the rule to whitelist a specified subnet.

nordvpn account - See account information
nordvpn register - Register a new user account
nordvpn rate - Rate your last connection quality (1-5)
nordvpn settings - See the current settings.
nordvpn status - See the connection status.
nordvpn countries - See the country list.
nordvpn cities- See the city list. E.g.: nordvpn cities united_states
nordvpn groups - See a list of available server groups.
nordvpn logout - Log out.
nordvpn help or nordvpn h - See the list of available commands or help for a specific command.

You can get an extensive explanation of all commands by using the man nordvpn command in Terminal.

FTIO · 01-21-2024, 04:24 AM

Okay, I found the way to login without needing an rpm-based Linux system. Just go to the link, and follow the instructions for getting a 'token'. It's real simple, enough so that even I was able to do it without screwing things up, heh.

https://support.nordvpn.com/Connecti...th-a-token.htm

brobr · 01-21-2024, 05:33 AM

yes https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...ml#post6468761

Aeterna · 01-21-2024, 06:56 PM

from my experience both protocols openvpn and wireguard NordVPN just work. Although I never bothered with apps always used what Slackware/any linux distro provide.