PandaVPN Linux FAQs

Go to the official PandaVPN website pandavpnpro.com/download and download the client version suitable for Linux.

If you use a graphical interface, you can download the Linux GUI client or AppImage. After downloading, follow the prompts to allow it to run, sign in to your PandaVPN account, choose a server, and connect.

If you use a server or a non-graphical environment, we recommend using the PandaVPN CLI client and choosing the matching version for your device architecture.

If your Linux distribution is not convenient for installing .deb or .rpm packages, or if you want to run it directly without installation, you can use AppImage.

After downloading, add execute permission to the AppImage file, then double-click to run it, or start it from the terminal. AppImage is better suited for desktop Linux users.

If the Linux AppImage file cannot be opened directly, it is usually because it does not have executable permission.

Open Terminal and go to the folder where the file is located, for example:

cd ~/Downloads

Then run:

chmod +x Panda6.9.1.AppImage

Then run:

./Panda6.9.1.AppImage

Please replace Panda6.9.1.AppImage with the actual filename you downloaded.

If it still cannot be opened, you can also try the PandaVPN CLI version, which is better suited for Linux Terminal and server environments.

If you are using PandaVPN CLI and the current version supports systemd, you can create and enable the service according to the client or official instructions.

The general process is to sign in to your account and complete the connection configuration first, then use systemctl to start the service or set it to start on boot. The exact service name and commands should follow the instructions for the current version of PandaVPN CLI.

If you are not sure how to configure it, we recommend running CLI in the foreground first, or contacting the support team for confirmation.

If you use a server, a non-desktop environment, or want to manage connections through the terminal and scripts, we recommend using PandaVPN CLI.

If you are a regular desktop user, you can also use the Linux GUI client or AppImage. The best choice depends on your Linux distribution, device architecture, and usage habits.

If WireGuard mode shows connected on Linux but cannot access the internet, the system may be missing DNS-related components or the kernel version may be old.

Ubuntu / Debian users can run the following commands in Terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install resolvconf

After installation, restart PandaVPN and reconnect WireGuard mode.

If it still does not work, try switching to PandaVPN Mode or OpenVPN mode, or use the PandaVPN CLI version.

Yes. If the WireGuard protocol is shown in your Linux client or CLI, you can select and use it.

If the connection fails, confirm that your system supports WireGuard and try switching to another available protocol. If you are not sure which protocol to choose, we recommend using Smart Mode（智能模式）.

First disconnect PandaVPN, then reconnect, and check whether the system has custom DNS, resolvconf, or systemd-resolved enabled.

If DNS is still abnormal, restart the network service or device and try again. Advanced users can also check whether /etc/resolv.conf has been modified by other network tools, proxy tools, or security software.

Different Linux distributions and desktop environments manage system proxy settings differently, and some environments may not allow PandaVPN to modify the system proxy automatically.

When this happens, you can prioritize VPN connection mode or the CLI client instead of relying on system proxy. Available features depend on what is shown in the current Linux client.