Connect to internal VPN – instructions

Windows

1. Download openvpn client from the following link https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/

2. Install downloaded file

3. After installing in systray, you will see openvpn icon

   

4. Right click on Openvpn icon in systray and select Import -> Import file.

   

5. The file vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn should be somewhere in your mail box. Try searching for "vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn" or find an email with the subject "VPN config for user.name". If the letter is more than three years old, then it is quite possible that you will need to reissue a new config.

6. Select .ovpn file ( on screenshot vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn), after confirmation that "File imported successfully" …

   

7. Right click on Openvpn icon in systray and select Connect, enter any login (for login you can use your email it can be helpful in diagnostic if you faced any connection problems) and any password (autentification based on keys in your .ovpn file) then click "OK".

   

8. 

   If everything is correct you will see notification that "vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn is now connected"

   

For Linux (Ubuntu).

1. Open a terminal and enter the following command:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install openvpn -y

2. After the package is installed, you can easily connect to the VPN by entering the following command in the terminal:

   sudo openvpn --config /home/username/Downloads/vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn

3. Provide any login (you can use your email; it can be helpful for diagnostics if you encounter connection problems) and any password (authentication is based on keys in your .ovpn file).

For MacOS

Via CLI

1. Open a terminal and enter the following command:

brew install openvpn

2. After the package is installed, you can easily connect to the VPN by entering the following command in the terminal:

sudo openvpn --config /path/to/vpn.cheitgroup.com.ovpn

3. Enter your GitLab username and password

Via GUI

1. Install Tunnelblick: You can download and install Tunnelblick from their official website: Tunnelblick.

2. Add Configuration to Tunnelblick: Open Tunnelblick and drag your configuration files (with the .ovpn extension) into the Tunnelblick window, or select "Import configurations" from the menu. Tunnelblick will add the configurations and display them in the main application window.

   

3. Connect to VPN: Click on the configuration you want to use and press the "Connect" button. You may need to enter your authentication details if required.

   

4. Monitor the Connection: After connecting, you can monitor the connection status directly within the Tunnelblick window. It will display information about the connection, such as the IP address, traffic, etc.