Here are some high-level instructions for setting up OpenVPN on Ubuntu and configuring a connection to Ghost Path. You can download .ovpn files for each of our VPN gateways at ghostpath.com/servers.
1. Install OpenVPN:
sudo apt-get install openvpn
2. Screen (or byobu):
sudo apt-get install screen
3. To Run OpenVPN:
Start Terminal, run screen, then enter
sudo openvpn --config [file location]
ex: sudo openvpn --config /home/USER/london.ovpn
Enter your login and password at the prompts. Hit ctrl-a, then 'd' to detach from the screen session.
4. To Stop OpenVPN:
Search for the active OpenVPN connection
ps aux | grep openvpn
Note the PID of the active connection; kill the connection with
sudo kill -2 PID