SandVPN for Linux

A clean command-line client for Ubuntu, Debian and every systemd distribution. WireGuard and Xray tunnels, a real kill switch, and updates through your package manager — the Unix way.

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Every package is signed with our GPG key — apt verifies the signature before anything installs.

No card requiredNo activity logsUnlimited bandwidth

Works on

Ubuntu

Debian

Mint

Fedora

Arch

Version: v1.0.1
Size: 25 MB
Requires: systemd, x86-64

~ — sandvpn

Features

Built the Unix way

Signed APT repository

One command adds our GPG-signed repository; every update then arrives with your regular apt upgrade, verified before it installs.

Xray protocol

An advanced transport that stays fast and reliable on restrictive networks where classic VPN protocols get blocked.

Kill switch & IPv6 guard

nftables rules drop every packet outside the tunnel — IPv6 included — and are removed cleanly the moment you disconnect.

Installation

Install in three steps

The quick way — one command, any distribution:

curl -fsSL https://sandvpn.com/install.sh | sh

Prefer to see what runs? The manual apt setup (automatic updates included):

curl -fsSL https://api.sandvpn.com/static/apt/sandvpn.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/sandvpn.gpg >/dev/null
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/sandvpn.gpg] https://api.sandvpn.com/static/apt ./" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sandvpn.list
sudo apt update && sudo apt install sandvpn

Not on a Debian-based distribution? Any systemd distro works with the tarball: sandvpn-linux-x64.tar.gz

Prefer a graphical app?

The desktop app — same account, same tunnels, same kill switch — installs from the same repository:

sudo apt install sandvpn-desktop

Or grab the portable AppImage (any distro, no installation): SandVPN.AppImage

Copy the commands above to add the signed repository and install the package.

Connect: sandvpn connect paris --killswitch — and check with sandvpn status.

Command reference

Everything the CLI does — sandvpn --help shows the same list in your terminal.

sandvpn login <email>Sign in — the 2FA code is prompted when enabled on the account

sandvpn serversList every location, with tier and protocols

sandvpn connect <server>Connect — matches a country, a city or a server id

sandvpn connect paris --protocol xray --killswitchXray protocol and kill switch in one go

sandvpn statusDaemon state, tunnel, live traffic

sandvpn disconnectClose the tunnel and lift the kill switch

sandvpn killswitch-offDisable the kill switch without touching the tunnel

sandvpn accountPlan and expiration date

Which one do I need?

Extension or full app?

Browser extension

Encrypts what happens inside the browser. It installs in seconds, needs no system driver, and leaves the rest of your machine on its normal connection.

Ready in under a minute, no reboot
Your other apps keep full local speed
Switch country per browsing session

Desktop & mobile apps

This page

Protects the whole device. Every program - other browsers, games, download clients, background services - travels through the tunnel.

Covers every app on the device
Kill switch guards the whole system
Stays connected in the background

When it earns its place

What people actually use Linux for

Public Wi-Fi

Hotels, airports and cafes run open networks where anyone on the same access point can watch unencrypted traffic. The tunnel closes that window.

Catalogues abroad

Streaming libraries change from one country to the next. Connect where the content lives and watch it in the browser you already have open.

Prices without profiling

Fares and quotes often shift with the region they think you are in. Comparing from a neutral country tells you what a page really costs.

Linux - frequently asked questions

Is SandVPN for Linux really free?

Yes. The free tier has no time limit, no data cap and no account requirement - install it and connect. Premium adds every location, top speeds and the rest of the privacy suite.

Will it slow down my connection?

Every VPN adds some latency, since traffic takes a longer path. We keep it small by picking the closest fast server for you; on a normal home line HD streaming stays smooth.

Do I need an account to use it on Linux?

No. You can install and connect without signing up. An account only becomes useful when you go Premium or want your settings to follow you across devices.

How do I remove it?

Uninstall it like any other software from your browser or system, and the tunnel disappears with it - no leftover configuration and no system settings to undo.

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