How to install the Proton VPN CLI on Fedora
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Our Linux CLI (command-line utility) officially supports the latest stable Fedora version running the GNOME desktop environment. Currently, this is Fedora 44. It should also work with most distributions based on Ubuntu, but these are not officially supported.
You can install both the official Proton VPN Linux GUI app and the Linux CLI, but you can’t run them both at the same time.
This guide covers:
- How to install the CLI
- How to verify the CLI
- How to uninstall the CLI
- How to disable the kill switch if you have uninstalled the app
- How to install our beta Linux CLI
How to install the app
Open a terminal window and run:
#Download the package that contains the repository configuration and keys required to install the Proton VPN app.
wget "https://repo.protonvpn.com/fedora-$(cat /etc/fedora-release | cut -d' ' -f 3)-stable/protonvpn-stable-release/protonvpn-stable-release-1.0.4-1.noarch.rpm"
#Install the Proton VPN repository containing the app
sudo dnf install ./protonvpn-stable-release-1.0.4-1.noarch.rpm && sudo dnf check-update --refresh
#Install the app
sudo dnf install proton-vpn-cli
How to verify the app
As part of the install process, you’ll be asked to accept an OpenPGP key. To do this when prompted, tap y <enter>.
- UserID : “Proton Technologies AG (Fedora 44) <opensource@proton.me>”
Fingerprint: 6929133BDE1CE1CFA9EDB286D84176F6844830D4
From : https://repo.protonvpn.com/fedora-44-stable/public_key.asc(uusi ikkuna)
Note: This fingerprint is only correct for the latest version of Fedora (v. 44). If you’re using an older version of Fedora, the fingerprint will be different.
How to uninstall the app
Run:
sudo dnf remove proton-vpn-gnome-desktop protonvpn-stable-release
How to disable the kill switch if you have uninstalled the app
You can easily turn off the kill switch using the following command:
protonvpn config set kill-switch off
However, this isn’t possible if you’ve already uninstalled Proton VPN CLI. In this case, you can remove the kill switch and restore access to the internet as follows:
- Identify the Proton VPN connection name with the command:
nmcli connection show --active
This will show a list of your system’s active connections.
2. Look for any connections that begin with prefix pvpn- This usually includes pvpn-killswitch and pvpn-ipv6leak-protection, and may include pvpn-routed-killswitch. Delete all these connections using the following command:
nmcli connection delete [connection name]
For example:
nmcli connection delete pvpn-killswitch
- Re-run the following command to check that all Proton VPN connections have been removed:
nmcli connection show --active
If you see any Proton VPN connections left, delete them as described above.
How to use our beta Linux CLI
The beta version of our Linux app gives you access to new features before they are released publicly, but it is still in development. By using the beta version and sharing your feedback, you can help us find and address bugs.
To do this, open a terminal window and run:
wget "https://repo.protonvpn.com/fedora-$(cat /etc/fedora-release | cut -d' ' -f 3)-unstable/protonvpn-beta-release/protonvpn-beta-release-1.0.4-1.noarch.rpm"
#Install the beta Proton VPN repository containing the app
sudo dnf install ./protonvpn-beta-release-1.0.4-1.noarch.rpm && sudo dnf check-update --refresh
sudo dnf install proton-vpn-cli
Verify the following fingerprint: 6929133BDE1CE1CFA9EDB286D84176F6844830D4 (correct for Fedora 44 only).
To uninstall the beta Linux app, run:
sudo apt purge protonvpn-beta-release