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# Start and create vpn connection
# ----------------------------------------------------------------

# Download from https://www.softether-download.com/en.aspx?product=softether
# Select Software: SoftEther VPN (Freeware)
# Select Component: SoftEther VPN Client
# Select Platform: Linux
# Select CPU: Intel x64/AMD64 (64bit)
# Download Files: SoftEther VPN Client (Ver 4.29, Build 9680, rtm)

# Then extract and open your terminal to the vpnclient folder:

$ cd vpnclient

$ make

$ sudo chmod +x ./vpnclient ./vpncmd

$ sudo ./vpnclient start

$ ./vpncmd

# Select 1, 2 or 3: 
> 2

# Hostname of IP Address of Destination:
> <enter>

$ niccreate xyz_adapter

$ accountcreate xyz_connection

# Destination VPN Server Host Name and Port Number:
> 123.123.123.123:123

# Destination Virtual Hub Name:
> VPN

# Connecting User Name:
> theusername

# Used Virtual Network Adapter Name:
> xyz_adapter

$ accountpassword xyz_connection
> <the_password>

# Specify standard or radius:
> standard

$ accountconnect xyz_connection

$ accountlist

# Item                        |Value
# ----------------------------+--------------------------------------------
# VPN Connection Setting Name |xyz_connection
# Status                      |Connected
# VPN Server Hostname         |123.123.123.123:123 (Direct TCP/IP Connection)
# Virtual Hub                 |VPN
# Virtual Network Adapter Name|xyz_connection

$ ip addr

$ sudo dhclient vpn_xyz_adapter

$ sudo ip route add 123.123.123.123/32 via 192.168.0.1

$ sudo ip route del default via 192.168.0.1

# Check currect ip address
$ curl ifconfig.me ; echo

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# To Disconnect VPN
# ----------------------------------------------------------------

$ sudo ./vpnclient stop

$ sudo ip route del 123.123.123.123/32

$ sudo ip route add default via 192.168.0.1

Help source: https://www.cactusvpn.com/tutorials/how-to-set-up-softether-vpn-client-on-linux/