Just checked my Solus Budgie install and NordVPN works fine on it.

    I use OpenVPN in Fedora 30 using the Network-Manager. No applets I have never gotten them to work right. I was only able to get NordVPN working on Fedora by manually inserting the information from the .ovpn file. I couldn't even import the .ovpn file on Fedora without having to do so manually with this command:

    sudo nmcli connection import type openvpn file nordvpn-server.ovpn

    I didn't have any of these problems on Solus. I run Budgie on my other laptop and it imported from the .ovpn file on both my Laptop and my roomates Desktop.

    It's weird that the original poster and I are both having the same situation with NordVPN connection failure. Maybe it is an issue with NordVPN and not either of the distros discussed here.

      jrsilvey I seem to be able to turn on/off NordVPN from Network Manager, once I have downloaded the OpenVPN server connection files. No problem. No VPN applet of course, but this will do for me, as long as it works! :-)

          elfprince Be warned! Using it that way can lead to 'leaks'! It is better to use something that has a native client for solus. My VPN provider is ProtonVPN and they support solus.

            Leaks occur when:

            • You still use ISP DNS
              • Change to VPN DNS
            • WebRTC is enabled in your browser
              • Disable it
            • VPN disconnects and by default there is no 'kill switch'
              • Use ufw for example and set rules so traffic can only go over tun0

            https://ipleak.net can help you test for leaks.

            Edit:
            btw VPN specific applications like the one for PIA do what I listed above, they just don't require you to know how.

              I can confirm that PIA only uses basic networking commands to perform it's functionality. I tinkered with it to get it running on Solus. It's like Harvey said, it just strings together a series of already supported events. The only reason it won't run on Solus is it uses the old net-tools commands (which aren't on Solus).

              Harvey Would you mind explaining how to go about doing what you suggest in your three points? A bit over my head. Thanks! :-)

                  Unfortunately. I have committed to 3 years of VPN service with NordVPN. Wasn't aware ahead of time, that it did not have a native app that would wok on Solus. Buyer beware.

                    elfprince
                    NordVPN does not work as it should on Linux.
                    When you connect to a server from them, mysteriously they get you an IP that does not match their server.
                    I got in touch with the support, but they are not worried about solving this.
                    I simply canceled my contract with NordVPN and later contracted with ProtonVPN. 😁

                      Even without the native VPN app, I am satisfied with the NordVPN service. They don't keep logs, and their server info checks out. All that matters to me.

                        elfprince I figure if you like it and can live without a component, and it functions effectively, then it's good.
                        Useful thread for those of us upgrading and considering vpn.

                          elfprince

                          VPN DNS:

                          WebRTC:

                          • https://ipleak.net has instructions for disabling WebRTC for your browser at the bottom of the page, alternatively you can disable it from within Ublock Origin extension settings if you use it.

                          Using UFW as a firewall 'kill switch':

                              [unknown] What I mean is that Josh gave the link to the issue that was open on the dev tracker for this problem. So you can just click the link to see the status of this issue - which is what you asked for according to my understanding:

                              What happened to the fact that the original poster + me still can't solve the password pop up? Any ideas?

                              [unknown] heum... issues are raised to report problems so they can be tracked and addressed. This is exactly what has been done in this particual case.
                              So if you want to know the status of this particular problem you have to check the issue. As long as it's not closed, it means the problem is not solved.

                              Harvey Thank you very much for your help. I checked and there is no WebRTC leaks nor any DNS leaks. The report shows my NordVPN server address only.
                              I run Solus exclusively. 😁