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# Connecting Using VPN

* Client-based VPN - software that allows to connect directly in to company network
* SSL VPN - uses web browser as a VPN client
* Usage of a VPN service **does not** guarantee anonymity or privacy
* Connect to HTB platform
  * <mark style="color:green;">sudo openvpn user.ovpn</mark>
* Check that you are successfully connected
  * Initialization Sequence Completed
  * Check the tun0: adapter under <mark style="color:green;">ifconfig</mark>
* Check what networks you can access when VPN connection is established
  * <mark style="color:green;">netstat -rn</mark>