so I have been using Qubes for many years now, but find that I am quite dependent on the community for a few things, though I am able to resolve a ton more than i could 8 years ago. Regardless, getting sys-vpns to work has been a bane of my Qubes using existence since the beginning. Between trying t…

Follow only parts of this guide from @solene : Wireguard VPN setup (4.2 and 4.3) By parts I mean: everything except Set the firewall to the VPN endpoint (this avoids leaks) until Some websites aren’t working . You will have a working VPN that might leak. Wireguard is supported by NetworkManager and p…

If you worry about leaks and errors with config files, firewall etc, just install a GUI version, for example the Mullvad Gui in your template (or dedicated template). Create a dmv based on that tenplate, for example sys-vpn-dvm. In sys-vpn-dvm, do: (So your vpn account stays saved) sudo mkdir -p /…

Thank you @parulin and @tommy , i will try that. Parulin’s minimal templates quote could be part of my problem (though I’ve gotten it to work in the past) in that if the guide allows, i usually try to use a minimal template.

Last time I tried this, it was not that simple: Mullvad VPN App 4.3 (and 4.2) setup guide

Yes, that’s why i recommend to use the Mullvad GUI solution, especially for people who are not so technically. And you have oversight, every time sys-vpn starts, you can set that the tray icon starts and manage and check your connections easily.

Same thing for the last guide I linked, I’m referring to the Fix DNS section.

My guide is the most idiot-proof, just follow the steps https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/how-to-make-an-openvpn-gateway-in-qubes-4-2-4-3/

Assuming Debian, not Kicksecure: [image] netVM/proxyVM openvpn gateway with kicksecure-18 template does not work User Support I used this tutorial to create a NetVM using the Kicksecure-18 template, following the installations and configurations exactly as des…

I would love it if MirageVPN worked well for this with ovpn config files. It would be perrrrrfect!:blush:

Best idiot-proof-guide for VPNs that will work on 4.3?

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Assuming Debian, not Kicksecure: