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CentOS provides an PPTP solutions in the repository, 

STEP 1. Install PPTP

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:


# Secrets for authentication using CHAP
# client        server  secret                  IP addresses
vpnusername PPTP vpnpassword *

Note that you should put space or tab between elements listed above.


STEP 3. Run vi /etc/ppp/peers/myvpn and enter the following information. You can create your own name whatever instead of myvpn.

pty "pptp usca.pointtoserver.com -nolaunchpppd"
name your VPNusername
remotename PPTP
require-mppe-128
file /etc/ppp/options.pptp
ipparam yourVPNName


https://support.purevpn.com/command-line-setup-in-linux-centos


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