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🛡️ Installing MullvadVPN on Ubuntu
MullvadVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service that requires no personal information to create an account. This guide walks you through installing the MullvadVPN app on Ubuntu using either the official repository or manual download.
🧰 Requirements
- 🐧 Ubuntu 22.04 or newer
- 🌐 Internet connection
- 🧾 Mullvad account (you only need an account number)
📦 Method 1: Install via Mullvad Repository
🔄 1. Update Your System
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
📥 2. Install curl
sudo apt install curl
⚠️ Do not use the Snap version of curl.
🔑 3. Add Mullvad’s Signing Key
curl -fsSL https://mullvad.net/downloads/mullvad-key.gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-keyring.gpg
📁 4. Add the Repository
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-keyring.gpg] https://repository.mullvad.net/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mullvad.list
📦 5. Install MullvadVPN
sudo apt update sudo apt install mullvad-vpn
📦 Method 2: Manual Installation
📥 1. Download the .deb Installer
wget --content-disposition https://mullvad.net/download/app/deb/latest
🧱 2. Install the Package
sudo apt install -y ./MullvadVPN-*.deb
🚀 Launch and Connect
▶️ Start the App
mullvad-vpn
Or launch it from your desktop environment.
🔐 Log In
Enter your Mullvad account number (no email or password required).
🌍 Connect to a Server
Choose a location and click Connect.
✅ Verify Connection
Check your IP and DNS status:
mullvad status
🛠️ Troubleshooting
- Restart service: `sudo systemctl restart mullvad-vpn`
- Check logs: `journalctl -u mullvad-vpn -f`
- Reinstall: rerun the install steps
📚 Resources
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