Why These VPNs Shine on Archman GNU/Linux
Archman GNU/Linux is a rolling-release, Arch-based distro aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate Pacman’s speed and the customisation flexibility that comes with the Arch ecosystem. Typically you’ll find it running KDE Plasma, XFCE, GNOME or Cinnamon, and users often manage packages via pacman or AUR helpers like yay. Given these technical peculiarities—rolling updates, a DIY spirit and native support for NetworkManager plugins and WireGuard—you want a VPN that integrates cleanly, offers CLI tools for scripting, and supports both OpenVPN and WireGuard out of the box. Below are our top picks:
Top VPN Providers for Archman GNU/Linux
After extensive testing on KDE Plasma and XFCE spins, these three stood out:
- Mullvad – Excellent WireGuard support, CLI friendly, open-source
- ProtonVPN – Solid NetworkManager integration, official CLI, ideal for privacy-aware users
- NordVPN – Native Linux client in AUR, wide server network, supports both protocols
Comparison Table
| Provider | Protocol Support | Archman Integration | CLI Tool | NetworkManager Plugin | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullvad | WireGuard, OpenVPN | Official configs amp AUR packages | mullvad-cli | No (but easy manual NM import) | Sweden |
| ProtonVPN | WireGuard, OpenVPN | Official Arch repo amp AUR | protonvpn-cli-ng | Yes (networkmanager-openvpn) | Switzerland |
| NordVPN | NordLynx (WireGuard), OpenVPN | AUR package nordvpn-bin |
nordvpn | No (CLI only) | Panama |
Installation Configuration Guides
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad shines if you prefer WireGuard. You’ll use their CLI and import configs into NetworkManager as needed.
- Install dependencies and Mullvad CLI:
sudo pacman -Syu wireguard-tools openvpn yay -S mullvad-vpn # AUR helper
- Log in and retrieve your WireGuard config:
mullvad login YOUR-ACCOUNT-KEY mullvad generate-wireguard-config --output ~/mullvad-wg.conf
- Import into NetworkManager:
nmcli connection import type wireguard file ~/mullvad-wg.conf nmcli connection up mullvad-wg
ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN’s official CLI and NM plugin make it a breeze on Archman.
- Install the CLI tool and OpenVPN plugin:
sudo pacman -Syu protonvpn-cli-ng networkmanager-openvpn
- Initialize and log in:
sudo protonvpn init protonvpn-cli login your_proton_username
- Connect using your preferred protocol:
protonvpn-cli c --sc # Secure Core protonvpn-cli c --wg # WireGuard
NordVPN
NordVPN’s AUR package provides a native CLI experience with NordLynx for superb speeds.
- Install from AUR:
yay -S nordvpn-bin
- Enable and log in:
sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd sudo systemctl start nordvpnd nordvpn login
- Connect with NordLynx:
nordvpn set technology nordlynx nordvpn connect
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