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Linux users are no strangers to privacy tools - many of us use Linux specifically for its security and openness. But getting a free VPN for Linux can be tricky. A lot of commercial VPNs don’t offer full Linux support (or any support at all for certain distros), and free VPN services often focus only on Windows/Android apps. Those that do have Linux options might require complex manual setup or come from dubious sources (raising distrust if the code isn’t open). Performance can also be hit-or-miss; a clunky free VPN on Linux might hog your CPU or drastically reduce your bandwidth (performance issues), which is frustrating whether you’re streaming, coding, or SSHing into servers. And of course, privacy failures are a deal-breaker - Linux users expect robust encryption and no logging, but not all free solutions can guarantee that (some rely on outdated protocols or have proprietary software you can’t inspect).
Anyone is an ideal match for Linux. It’s a free VPN service that is open-source and Linux-friendly by design. In fact, the core of the Anyone network runs on Linux servers and community relays, and there’s an official Linux client available (as an NPM package or apt install) that lets you connect your machine to the network easily. With Anyone, your Linux system’s internet traffic will be securely routed through a decentralized network of nodes. This means you get the privacy of Tor-level routing with the simplicity of a VPN. No single exit server can compromise your data, and because it’s community-driven, there are no logs and no hidden telemetry being sent from your machine. The entire project is transparent, which aligns perfectly with Linux principles - you can even review or contribute to the code on GitHub if you like.
Despite its strong privacy, Anyone’s VPN performs impressively on Linux. Whether you’re running Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora or any other distro, you’ll find that the connection is fast and reliable. Thanks to numerous relay points and efficient usage of bandwidth, downloads and streaming on Linux through the VPN remain smooth. If you’re a developer or admin, you can keep your SSH sessions or package downloads running through the VPN without significant slowdowns. And because Linux is lightweight and the client is minimal, it runs quietly in the background without eating up resources. There’s also no bandwidth cap - power users can route as much data as they want through the VPN, which is great for torrenting or large software updates.
Setting up Anyone on Linux is straightforward, even if you’re not a command-line guru. There are a couple of methods: you can install via NPM (Node.js) with a simple command, or use our apt repository for Debian/Ubuntu-based systems (RPM-based support is coming). The documentation provides clear instructions, and since everything is scriptable, it fits nicely into Linux workflows.
Here’s a quick overview of getting Anyone running on a Linux machine:
Open a terminal and follow our Linux setup guide. For example, on Ubuntu you might add our repository and run sudo apt install anon-client, or use npm: npm install -g @anyone/anon (commands may evolve, so check the docs for the latest).
Once installed, run the client (anon) and it will connect your Linux system to the Anyone network. You may need to approve a TUN/TAP network interface creation (which enables the VPN tunnel). The client will output status logs indicating it’s connected.
With the client running, all your outbound internet traffic (web browsing, apt updates, etc.) is now going through the encrypted network. You can verify by checking your IP address via curl ifconfig.me or similar - it should show an IP that isn’t your original one.
You can set the client to run on startup or only activate it when needed. It’s flexible and under your control, just like any good Linux tool.
Linux gives you freedom over your computing - Anyone extends that freedom to your internet connection. With this free VPN on Linux, you can work, play, and explore the web with confidence that your privacy is protected by community-powered tech, not locked behind a paywall.