This topic explains how to connect to OroCloud VPN on various operating systems.
Ensure you are using OpenVPN version 2.4 or newer. Your OpenVPN configuration file (.ovpn) is sent to your email — save it in a secure place.Your username and password must be obtained through the ORO ID Portal. Note that the username is not an email address.
macOS
Ubuntu 18.04
Windows 10
Client software: Tunnelblick 3.7.8 build 5180Install Tunnelblick
Download the DMG file and open it. Run the Tunnelblick installer and follow the installation wizard instructions.At the last step, select I have configuration files.
Import the VPN configuration
Drag your .ovpn configuration file and drop it onto the Tunnelblick icon in the panel.In the permissions popup, select Only Me.
Connect to OroCloud
Click the Tunnelblick icon in the menu bar and click Connect OroCloud…
Enter your credentials
Input your username and password in the dialog that appears.
Connect via SSH
You can now connect to your environment using SSH.
Client software: openvpn 2.4.x, network-manager-openvpn, network-manager-openvpn-gnomeInstall required packages
sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome network-manager-openvpn openvpn
Ensure you are using OpenVPN 2.4 or newer.
Open Network Settings
Open Network Settings in GNOME Control Center and click the + button in the VPN section.
Import configuration file
Select Import from file and open your .ovpn configuration file.
Verify connection settings
Review the connection settings in the dialog.
Disable User key password
Disable the User key password option.You may configure NetworkManager to keep the username and password in key storage, or enter credentials each time.
Save the configuration
Click Done. You can now connect using the NetworkManager menu.
Client software: OpenVPN GUI 2.4.6Install OpenVPN GUI
Download and install OpenVPN GUI software. Accept installation of the OpenVPN TAP driver when prompted.
Launch OpenVPN GUI
Launch OpenVPN GUI from the desktop icon.
Import the configuration file
Left-click the tray icon and select Import file.Navigate to your .ovpn configuration file and open it.
Connect
Left-click the tray icon and press Connect.
Enter credentials
Input your username and password in the connection dialog.
Verify connection
Confirm you are connected to VPN. You can now connect to your environment using SSH.