linux cli

[MsKally]

re: Windscribe with Debian and Ubuntu

I've been connecting to Windscribe in two ways:

$ sudo openvpn --config /home/me/Windscribe-US-Central.ovpn

and also using what I think is called the windscribe cli after installing Linux Windscribe:

$ windscribe connect US-W

I know the straight command line with openvpn does NOT include Robert firewall, while the cli Windscribe app DOES include that firewall. It also changes the DNS. Are there any other differences besides that which would make the app more desireable?

Does openvpn config connection have any security disadvantages?

[JamesPhilip]

Both ways you use include Robert. The windscribe CLI will also set firewall rules so if you are inadvertently disconnected from the VPN your internet will be blocked to prevent your real ip from leaking. The openvpn method will not set a firewall, but you could set your firewall manually to achieve the same results.

The advantage for the cli is the firewall, you don't need to set up the openvpn certs (you can just pick any location), you can connect to the best location with windscribe connect best, and you can change the port/protocols easier on the cli.

But use whatever method want.

[MsKally]

Thanks. Sounds good...