Step 1
Download the configuration file on this link: https://ovpnstorage.privatevpn.com/PrivateVPN-StealthVPN.ovpn
Step 2
Proceed to Terminal.
Step 3
In the Terminal, enter this line: sudo apt-get install openvpn curl
Step 4
Install Shadowsocks by entering this code: sudo apt install shadowsocks-libev
Step 5
Open /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json file on your preferred text editor.
*for this guide, we will use gedit: sudo gedit /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json
alternative: sudo nano /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json
Step 6
Enter the following settings:
{
"server":"80.239.178.98",
"mode":"tcp_and_udp",
"server_port":443,
"local_port":1088,
"password":"privatevpndotcom",
"timeout":300,
"method":"chacha20-ietf-poly1305"
}
Save the file and close the text editor.
Step 7
Enter this line to launch Shadowsocks: sudo ss-local -c /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json -vv
NOTE: Do not close this Terminal window.
Step 8
Open a new Terminal window and then enter: sudo openvpn [path of the configuration file]
Step 9
Enter your PrivateVPN registered email address and Password.
Connection Success!
You are connected to the VPN as soon as you see the message: Initialization Sequence Completed.
To disconnect from the VPN, return to the terminal and hit Ctrl + C.