Running RebecaBlackOS—an Arch-derived distribution with pacman/AUR at its core, a default Wayland session and common desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE Plasma or i3—calls for VPN clients that integrate smoothly with systemd, support kernel-level networking modules and provide reliable CLI or GUI tools. This distro attracts intermediate to advanced Linux users who appreciate a lightweight base but still want polished connectivity. Below are the VPNs best suited:
- Mullvad VPN: Native AUR package, straightforward systemd service, WireGuard support, minimal GUI.
- ProtonVPN: Official Arch repo or AUR, both CLI and GUI (Qt) tools, tight systemd integration.
- NordVPN: Official DEB/RPM tarball, systemd-enabled CLI, OpenVPN NordLynx support—great for Wayland setups.
These choices excel on RebecaBlackOS thanks to their Arch-friendly packaging, active development on Linux, and robust support for both GUI and CLI workflows.
| VPN | Linux Packaging | CLI Tool | GUI Client | Protocol Support | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullvad VPN | AUR (mullvad-vpn) | Yes | Yes (Qt) | WireGuard, OpenVPN | Mullvad VPN |
| ProtonVPN | Official repo / AUR | Yes | Yes (Qt) | OpenVPN, IKEv2 | ProtonVPN |
| NordVPN | Tarball → pacman via script | Yes | No (3rd-party GUIs available) | OpenVPN, NordLynx | NordVPN |
Installing Configuring Mullvad VPN
The simplest way on RebecaBlackOS is via an AUR helper (e.g. yay or paru):
# Update package databases sudo pacman -Syu # Install an AUR helper (if you don’t have one) sudo pacman -S base-devel git git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git cd yay makepkg -si # Install Mullvad VPN yay -S mullvad-vpn
Enable and start the service:
sudo systemctl enable mullvad-daemon.service sudo systemctl start mullvad-daemon.service
Then launch the GUI:
mullvad-vpn
Or use the CLI:
mullvad account login mullvad status mullvad connect
Installing Configuring ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN provides an Arch-friendly package in the official repos or AUR:
# Official repo sudo pacman -S protonvpn # If you prefer AUR (CLI GUI) yay -S protonvpn-cli protonvpn-gui
Initialize the CLI and login:
sudo protonvpn init protonvpn connect
To use the Qt GUI, simply run:
protonvpn-gui
Installing Configuring NordVPN
NordVPN provides a tarball for Linux. You can install it using their install script:
# Download extract curl -sSL https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh sh # Install the client sudo bash install.sh
Login and connect:
nordvpn login nordvpn c
To enable auto-start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd sudo systemctl start nordvpnd
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