Linux SSTP VPN Setup Guide

Linux SSTP VPN setup on your Ubuntu system with CoverMeVPN is a cool way to boost your online privacy and access restricted content. This guide will take you through the simple steps to configure your Linux device to connect to CoverMeVPN using SSTP. Whether you want to protect your data on public Wi-Fi or get around geo-restrictions, this setup ensures that your internet traffic remains encrypted and private. Just follow this guide to enjoy a secure and unrestricted browsing experience with CoverMeVPN on your Linux Ubuntu system.

Linux SSTP VPN Setup - Part 01

Download and Install required packages

Visit http://sourceforge.net/projects/sstp-client/files/ and download following packages as per your OS / bit.

For Ubuntu 32bit download:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/sstp-client/files/sstp-client/1.0.9/

libsstp-client0_1.0.9_i386.deb
sstp-client_1.0.9_i386.deb

http://sourceforge.net/projects/sstp-client/files/network-manager-sstp/0.9.4-1/

network-manager-sstp_0.9.4-0ubuntu2_i386.deb
network-manager-sstp-gnome_0.9.4-0ubuntu2_i386.deb

For Ubuntu 64bit download:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/sstp-client/files/sstp-client/1.0.9/

libsstp-client0_1.0.9_amd64.deb
sstp-client_1.0.9_amd64.deb

http://sourceforge.net/projects/sstp-client/files/network-manager-sstp/0.9.4-1/

network-manager-sstp_0.9.4-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
network-manager-sstp-gnome_0.9.4-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb

Installation:

Right click on libsstp-client0_1.0.9_i386.deb and open with “Ubuntu Software Center“
Click on “install” to continue
Provide you Ubuntu password and click on “Authenticate” to continue
Once installed. Go back to downloads folder
Right click on sstp-client_1.0.9_i386 and open with “Ubuntu Software Center“
Click on “install” to continue
Once installed. Go back to downloads folder
Right click on network-manager-sstp_0.9.4-0ubuntu2_i386.deb and open with “Ubuntu Software Center“
Click on “install” to continue
Once installed. Go back to downloads folder
Right click on network-manager-sstp-gnome_0.9.4-0ubuntu2_i386.deb and open with “Ubuntu Software Center“
Click on “install” to continue
Once installed. Go back to downloads folderCenter”

* After installing packages. Reboot your system.

Linux SSTP VPN Setup - Part 02

Linux Ubuntu SSTP VPN Setup - Step 01

Click on “Network Manager Icon“ and Go to “VPN Connections” and select “Configure VPN…“

Linux Ubuntu SSTP VPN Setup - Step 02

Click on “Add”.

Linux Ubuntu SSTP VPN Setup - Step 03

Click on drop down menu.

Linux Ubuntu SSTP VPN Setup - Step 04

Select “Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP)” and click “Create”

Linux SSTP VPN Setup - Step 05

Do the following:

Insert Connection Name “covermevpnSSTP”
Insert desired Gateway. For the ‘Server address’ field, fill in the server IP from our Dynamic VPN and Chines list or Mini Dynamic (dedicated IP VPN check our mail to you) according to your purchased package that you would like to connect.
Insert Username provided by covermevpn
Insert Password provided by covermevpn
Check “Ignore certificate warnings”
Click on “Advanced”.