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sudo yum update sudo yum -y install pptp sudo modprobe nf_conntrack_pptp sudo modprobe ppp_mppe |
STEP 2. Run sudo vi /etc/ppp/chap-secrets to edit the chap-secret file as shown below:
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Note that you should put space or tab between elements listed above.
STEP 3. Run sudo vi /etc/ppp/peers/myvpn and enter the following information. You can create your own name whatever instead of myvpn.
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pty "pptp usca.pointtoserver.com -nolaunchpppd" name yourVPNusername remotename PPTP require-mppe-128 file /etc/ppp/options.pptp ipparam yourVPNName |
STEP 4. Run sudo vi /etc/ppp/options.pptp to be sure there is no # sign before these lines.
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lock noauth refuse-pap refuse-eap refuse-chap nobsdcomp nodeflate require-mppe-128 |
STEP 5. Run vi sudo vi /etc/ppp/ip-up.local and add the following line. By doing so, it will set the default to ppp0.
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/sbin/route add default ppp0 |
In order to execute the file, run
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sudo chmod 755 /etc/ppp/ip-up.local |
STEP 6. Connect to the VPN by running sudo pppd call myvpn
- Run curl ipinfo.io to check the accuracy of your VPN IP and location
- To disconnect the VPN, run sudo pkill pppd
- If you are unable to connect, please check your connection logs by running sudo cat /var/log/messages | grep pppd
https://support.purevpn.com/command-line-setup-in-linux-centos
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