Getting Started - TorGuard Desktop

Getting Started with TorGuard on Fedora - Complete Setup Guide

Last updated: September 11, 2025
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🎩 Quick Start for Fedora

⏱️ Setup Time: 30-60 seconds

Get TorGuard VPN running on Fedora with our easy installation guide. Full support for Fedora Workstation and Server editions with GNOME integration and SELinux compatibility.

⚡ 30-Second Quick Setup

  1. Download: TorGuard for Fedora (64-bit)
  2. Install: Double-click RPM → Install with Software Center
  3. Launch: Click notification or find in Activities
  4. Login: Enter VPN credentials
  5. Connect: Click connect button

✅ You're protected! Continue for detailed instructions, terminal methods, and Fedora-specific tips.

System Requirements

💻 Minimum Requirements

Fedora Version

  • Fedora 39 ✅
  • Fedora 38 ✅
  • Fedora 37 ✅
  • Fedora 36 ⚠️
  • RHEL/CentOS compatible

Hardware

  • 2 GHz processor
  • 2 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB disk space
  • Internet connection

Architecture

  • x86_64 (64-bit) ✅
  • aarch64 (ARM64) ✅
  • 32-bit deprecated ⚠️

Desktop Environment

  • GNOME (default) ✅
  • KDE Plasma ✅
  • Xfce ✅
  • Cinnamon ✅
  • Server (headless) ✅

Fedora Edition Support

🖥️ Workstation

Desktop Users

  • ✅ GNOME integration
  • ✅ GUI installation
  • ✅ Software Center
  • ✅ System tray support

🖥️ Server

Server Deployments

  • ✅ CLI management
  • ✅ Systemd service
  • ✅ Remote control
  • ✅ Minimal resources

🎯 Spins

Alternative Desktops

  • ✅ KDE Plasma
  • ✅ Xfce
  • ✅ MATE
  • ✅ All supported

Package Manager Info

📦 DNF vs YUM

Fedora uses DNF (Dandified YUM) as its package manager since Fedora 22:

✅ DNF (Current)

  • Default in modern Fedora
  • Faster performance
  • Better dependency resolution
  • Compatible with YUM commands

⚠️ YUM (Legacy)

  • Symlinked to DNF
  • Commands still work
  • For compatibility only
  • Use DNF for new scripts

Installation Methods

🖱️ GUI Installation

Software Center (GNOME Software)

  • ✅ One-click install
  • ✅ Automatic updates
  • ✅ No terminal needed
  • ✅ Best for desktop users
GUI Instructions

💻 Terminal Installation

DNF Package Manager

  • ✅ Faster installation
  • ✅ Better for automation
  • ✅ Works on Server edition
  • ✅ More control
Terminal Instructions

GUI Installation Steps

1

Download TorGuard RPM

Download the RPM package for your system:

Download TorGuard for Fedora (64-bit)

For ARM64 systems: Download ARM64 RPM

2

Open with Software Install

When Firefox prompts, select "Software Install (default)" and click OK:

Download Prompt

💡 Alternative Method

You can also double-click the downloaded RPM file in Files (Nautilus)

3

Software Ready Notification

Click the "Software is Ready" notification that appears:

Software Ready

This opens GNOME Software with TorGuard ready to install:

Install Screen
4

Install and Launch

Click Install, enter your password if prompted, then click Launch:

Launch App

✅ Installation Complete!

TorGuard is now installed and ready to use

5

Login to TorGuard

Enter your VPN credentials:

TorGuard Login
  • Username: Your TorGuard VPN username
  • Password: Your TorGuard VPN password
  • ✅ Check "Remember credentials"

⚠️ VPN Credentials

These are different from website login. Manage VPN credentials here

6

Connect to VPN

Click connect to establish VPN connection:

TorGuard Connect

Quick Options:

  • Change location: Click country name
  • Protocol settings: Menu (☰) → Settings
  • Server browser: Click location → More
7

Verify Connection

Confirm VPN is active:

TorGuard Connected
  • Status: "CONNECTED"
  • Shows: "Verified"
  • New IP address displayed
  • GNOME top bar shows VPN icon

Terminal Installation

💻 Command Line Installation

For Server edition, automation, or advanced users:

1

Download Package

Download using wget:

sudo wget https://torguard.net/downloads/new/torguard-latest-amd64.rpm

Or using curl:

sudo curl -O https://torguard.net/downloads/new/torguard-latest-amd64.rpm
2

Install with DNF

Install using DNF (recommended):

sudo dnf install ./torguard-latest-amd64.rpm -y

Or using RPM directly:

sudo rpm -i torguard-latest-amd64.rpm

💡 DNF Advantages

DNF automatically handles dependencies, while RPM requires manual dependency resolution

3

Launch TorGuard

Start TorGuard:

torguard

Or with sudo for first run:

sudo torguard

Dependencies & Prerequisites

📦 Required Dependencies

Install all common dependencies at once:

sudo dnf install -y wireguard-tools kernel-modules-extra NetworkManager-openvpn libappindicator qt5-qtbase
WireGuard

Modern protocol

kernel-modules

VPN modules

NetworkManager

Network control

Qt5

GUI framework

libappindicator

System tray

OpenVPN

Legacy VPN

SELinux Configuration

🔒 SELinux Considerations

Fedora uses SELinux by default. If you experience connection issues:

  1. Check SELinux status:
    getenforce
  2. Temporarily set to permissive (testing only):
    sudo setenforce 0
  3. Create permanent exception for TorGuard:
    sudo setsebool -P openvpn_can_network_connect 1
  4. Check for SELinux denials:
    sudo ausearch -m avc -ts recent | grep torguard

GNOME Integration

🎯 GNOME Desktop Features

  • Top Bar Icon: VPN status indicator in system menu
  • Quick Settings: Toggle VPN from quick settings panel
  • Notifications: Connection status notifications
  • Activities: Search "TorGuard" in Activities overview
  • Autostart: Add to startup applications:
    cp /usr/share/applications/torguard.desktop ~/.config/autostart/

Protocol Options

🔧 Available Protocols

Access via: Menu → Connection → Protocol

⚡ WireGuard

Fastest

Kernel module support

🛡️ OpenVPN

Most Compatible

Works everywhere

🌐 OpenConnect

Cisco Compatible

Enterprise networks

🚀 Shadowsocks

Obfuscation

Bypass restrictions

Troubleshooting

🔍 Common Issues & Solutions

WireGuard Not Found

Install WireGuard tools:

sudo dnf install wireguard-tools kernel-modules-extra -y

Then reboot system

SELinux Blocking

  • Check with getenforce
  • Set SELinux booleans
  • Create custom policy
  • Check audit logs

Missing Dependencies

sudo dnf install -y qt5-qtbase libappindicator-gtk3

Then reinstall TorGuard

Firewall Issues

sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=openvpn --permanent sudo firewall-cmd --reload

GNOME Shell Extension

  • Install TopIcons Plus
  • Enable in Extensions app
  • Restart GNOME Shell
  • Alt+F2 → 'r' → Enter

RPM Database Issues

sudo rpm --rebuilddb sudo dnf clean all sudo dnf makecache

Fedora-Specific Tips

💡 Pro Tips for Fedora Users

  • Kernel Updates: Reboot after kernel updates for WireGuard
  • DNF History: View install history with dnf history
  • Automatic Updates: Enable with GNOME Software preferences
  • Flatpak Alternative: Consider Flatpak version for sandboxing
  • Systemd Service: Create service for autostart:
    sudo systemctl enable torguard.service
  • Wayland vs X11: Both supported, X11 may have better tray support
  • COPR Repos: Additional packages available via COPR

Performance Optimization

⚡ Fedora Performance Tips

  • Use WireGuard: Native kernel module for best speed
  • Disable IPv6: If not needed: sudo sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=1
  • CPU Governor: Set to performance mode for servers
  • Network Buffer: Increase for better throughput
  • Firewalld: Optimize rules for VPN traffic

Next Steps

🎉 Installation Complete!

Now explore these Fedora-optimized features:

  • NetworkManager Integration: Import configs to NM
  • Kill Switch: Enable for security
  • Split Tunneling: Configure per-app VPN
  • Command Line: Use torguard-cli for automation

Need Help?

If you need assistance with Fedora:

Contact Support

Include your Fedora version and desktop environment

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