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How to Setup PPTP on Kali Linux

Jun 13, 2019
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Are you having a hard time configuring PureVPN PPTP set up on Kali Linux? Let us simplify the process for you. Just follow this guide and set up PureVPN on your Linux with a few clicks.

Things to Consider:

  1. You have a working internet connection.
  2. Kali Linux Supported Device.
  3. A Premium PureVPN account (If you haven’t bought yet click 👉here to buy).
Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration.

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN member area. Click 👉 here to visit member area.

  • Login to the Member area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.
  • On subscriptions tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.
  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.
  • Note down your PureVPN username and click on Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.
How to connect PureVPN manually on Kali Linux.
  • Open Terminal.
Open Terminal
  • Install required package by entering the commands mentioned below.
1. apt-get update
2. apt-get install network-manager-pptp-gnome
Install required package by entering the commands mentioned below apt-get update apt-get install network-manager-pptp-gnome
  • Open Wired Settings (Network settings).
Open “Wired Settings” (Network settings)
  • Click + icon to create a new connection.
Click “+” icon to create a new connection
  • Insert the following details:
  • Select Point-to-point Tunneling protocol (PPTP).
  • Enter PureVPN PPTP in Name field.
  • Insert the desired server: Please refer to the server address shared in the above note.
    1. Germany: de1.pointtoserver.com
    2. Netherlands: nl1.pointtoserver.com
    3. United Kingdom: ukl1.pointtoserver.com
    4. United States: usil1.pointtoserver.com
    5. United States: ustx1.pointtoserver.com
    6. United States: usca1.pointtoserver.com
    7. United States: usfl1.pointtoserver.com
    8. United States: usny1.pointtoserver.com
    9. United States: uswdc1.pointtoserver.com
    10. Australia: au-sd1.pointtoserver.com
  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can 👉find your VPN credentials.
  • Click Advanced.
Click “Advanced”
  • Check Use Point-to-Point encryption (MPPE) and click Ok.
Check “Use Point-to-Point encryption (MPPE)” and click “Ok”
  • Click Add.
Click “Add”
  • Open Network Connections then VPN Off, click connect.
 Open “Network Connections” then “VPN Off”, click “connect”
  • If you’re asked for authentication again, enter your PureVPN Password.
If you’re asked for authentication again, enter your PureVPN Password.
  • Wait for PureVPN to establish your connection.
  • You are now connected!
You are now connected!
  • If you wish to change the server address, do the following.
    1. Go to Network Connections.
    2. Edit PureVPN PPTP.
    3. Change Gateway field with a new server address.
    4. Click Apply.
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