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THIS VERSION IS DEPRECATED BUT STILL WORKS. GO TO THE NEW VERSION OF VPN_AUTOCONNECT

A script to automatically connect to the VPN at startup (if you lauch this script at startup) and reconnect every 5 seconds if connection is lost.

1. Download the file "VPNautoconnect.sh" in a folder called VPN in your Home directory :

cd ~
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pzim-devdata/Tools-for-Debian/master/VPNautoconnect/VPNautoconnect.sh -P VPN

2. You must first know your UUID for the VPN connection and the name of this connection:

   • Type in the Terminal when you are connected to the VPN :

nmcli con

3. Copy the VPN name and UUID:

4. Paste the VPN name and UUID in the "VPNautoconnect.sh" file :

To open "VPNautoconnect.sh" tape in your terminal :

cd ~
sudo gedit VPN/VPNautoconnect.sh

5. Then open your Terminal in the folder where "VPNautoconnect.sh" is located and type :

cd ~
chmod +x VPN/VPNautoconnect.sh

6. Connect to the VPN at startup :

If you want to connect to the VPN automatically at startup :

• Enter the address of the script "VPNautoconnect.sh" (which is VPN/VPNautoconnect.sh) in your favorite startup tool : like "gnome-tweak-tool" for Gnome or other startup applications for other desktop environment : https://winaero.com/blog/manage-startup-apps-linux-mint/

• Or you can edit "crontab" (doesn't work for me):

  • Tape in your Terminal :

    sudo crontab -e

  • Then copy this line at the end of the document :

    @reboot /path/to/my/script/VPNautoconnect.sh

    or in our example :

    @reboot VPN/VPNautoconnect.sh

  • Tape CTRL + X then y and Enter to save the document

Reboot an enjoy ! 😊

In bonus, you can download 3 little scripts for Nemo or Nautilus in order to connect or disconnect quickly and easily 😊 Install them in this directory :

• For Caja (Mate) in : ~/.config/caja/scripts.
• For Nautilus (Gnome/Unity) in : ~/.local/share/nautilus/scripts
• For Némo (Cinnamon) in : ~/.local/share/nemo/scripts/

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Created by @pzim - feel free to contact me!