How to choose, use and configure a VPN in Septor (Comparison)

Best VPN Choices for Septor

Septor is a Debian‐based, privacy-first Linux distribution that runs live from USB or HDD, leveraging the APT package manager and shipping with KDE Plasma (and, optionally, lightweight desktops like XFCE). Its audience is technically savvy: people who value Tor integration, secure boot exclusions, systemd services, and amnesic environments. When choosing a VPN for Septor, you’ll want:

Debian‐compatible APT repositories (so you can stay up-to-date via apt update).
Command-line clients or NetworkManager plugins that work in KDE Plasma’s settings module.
Strong no-logs policies and support for OpenVPN or WireGuard to complement Tor usage.
Ability to run as a systemd service or via CLI, so you can script “VPN then Tor” or “Tor then VPN” flows.

Based on these criteria, the top contenders are outlined below.

Comparison Table

VPN Provider	Debian/APT Repo	CLI Tool	Tor Compatibility	Protocols	Logging Policy
Mullvad	Official APT repo	mullvad-cli	Full support (bridged over Tor)	OpenVPN, WireGuard	Strict no-logs
ProtonVPN	Official APT repo	protonvpn-cli-ng	Onion over VPN servers	OpenVPN, WireGuard	No logs
NordVPN	Official Debian .deb	nordvpn-cli	Compatible via .ovpn import	OpenVPN, NordLynx	No logs
ExpressVPN	Official .deb installer	expressvpn	Works over Tor manually	OpenVPN, Lightway	No logs

Installation Configuration Guides

Mullvad VPN

Adding the Mullvad APT repository, installing the client, then connecting:

# Import repository key
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y gnupg curl
curl -sSL https://mullvad.net/media/files/mullvad-code-signing-archive-keyring.gpg  
  sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-archive-keyring.gpg

# Add Mullvad repo to sources.list.d
echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-archive-keyring.gpg] 
  https://repository.mullvad.net/deb/ debian main  
  sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mullvad.list

# Update indexes and install client
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y mullvad-vpn

# Log in (replace YOUR_MULLVAD_ACCOUNT)
mullvad account login YOUR_MULLVAD_ACCOUNT

# Connect (choose a country or server code)
mullvad connect us
mullvad status

ProtonVPN

Set up the official ProtonVPN repository, install the CLI-NG tool, then authenticate:

# Install prerequisites
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y wget gnupg

# Fetch and add repo signing key
wget -q -O - https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/public_key.asc  
  sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/protonvpn-archive-keyring.gpg

# Add ProtonVPN to APT sources
echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/protonvpn-archive-keyring.gpg] 
  https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian unstable main  
  sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/protonvpn.list

# Update  install
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y protonvpn-cli-ng

# Initialize and login
protonvpn-cli login YOUR_PROTONVPN_USERNAME

# Connect to the fastest server
protonvpn-cli c -f

NordVPN

Download the .deb, install via dpkg, then use the CLI:

# Download package
wget -q -O nordvpn.deb https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install/deb/nordvpn-release_1.0.0_all.deb

# Install and update
sudo dpkg -i nordvpn.deb
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y nordvpn

# Accept EULA and log in
nordvpn login YOUR_NORDVPN_ACCOUNT

# Example: connect to a UK server
nordvpn connect United_Kingdom
nordvpn status

Once connected, you can confirm your public IP change via curl ifconfig.me or using your browser.
Remember, on Septor you can chain Tor and VPN in any order—experiment in your Terminal to find the privacy stack that best suits your workflow.

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