This article provides instructions for elevating permissions on Linux which is required to connect to UA VPN.   

Before using this article to elevate permissions, you should use the following article to download and install VPN to your Linux desktop: VPN - Download & Install (Windows, Mac, & Linux).

 

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1. In the Downloads folder elevate your permissions.
   Note: You will need the administrator password for the computer to proceed.
   
   
2. To escalate privileges, type in the command: sudo su, then press Enter. You will be prompted to enter a password.
   
   
3. After the password is entered, press Enter.
   
   
4. If this step was a success you will see a root name to the left of the terminal line.
    
   Note: Running as root can be dangerous. Anything you do will be permanent. Continue to follow this guide exactly. Any deviations could cause a system failure.
    
5. Once you have successfully elevated privileges, you will need to allow the vpnsetup.sh shell script to have execute permissions.
   
   
6. Type in the following command: chmod +x vpnsetup.sh
   
   
   
   
7. Next, type in the following command: ./vpnsetup.sh
   
   
   
   
8. Once the setup is completed successfully, you will be notified with Done.