Why You Need a VPN for Arch Linux
Native Packaging
If you built your system package by package, a bulky GUI bundle or hand-assembled VPN config file may feel out of place. CometVPN’s client comes through pacman or the AUR and updates with everything else you run.
Kernel-Level WireGuard
If it’s a rolling release, upstream kernel and networking changes land fast. WireGuard lives in the kernel itself. CometVPN’s client will tap that native module instead of focusing on a userspace workaround. This makes running lean and in sync with every kernel update.
Foreground-Only Clients
Quite a handful of VPN tools give out the moment you close the launching terminal. This is useless on a box with no persistent desktop. CometVPN installs as a genuine system unit, starting at boot and running quietly, just like any other daemon you use.
ISP Visibility
Package syncs, plain browsing, or SSH sessions: all of it reaches your ISP’s equipment, so every destination is visible to whoever’s running those systems. CometVPN encrypts traffic at the OS level in one go, and obfuscated servers keep the VPN for Arch connections low-key.
CometVPN Features for Arch Linux Users
Native Linux Client
There are no manual OpenVPN profiles to babysit. CometVPN ships a native Linux client through pacman or the AUR, so it installs, updates, and gets removed just like everything else on your system.
Kill Switch
Leaving a chunky download or a remote session running overnight? If the tunnel ever drops, the kill switch stops the traffic cold instead of falling back to an unsafe connection.
Throttle-Free Speed
Users expect full system upgrades and ISO pulls to happen at full speed. With traffic encrypted, your ISP won’t be able to pick out large downloads or content to throttle, so SSH sessions stay snappy.
No-Logs Policy
Whichever sites you visit, files you fetch, or mirrors you sync from: we record none of it. Our VPN for Arch follows a no-logs policy, so there's no activity trail to hand over.
AES-256 Encryption
Type in credentials? Moving files between machines? Logging in on a café Wi-Fi? Each time, when you’re connected, it all travels inside an AES-256 encrypted tunnel, so snoopers in between only see ciphertext.
Why Arch Linux Users Trust CometVPN
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Lauren Bennett Good VPN for bypassing social media censorship in Turkey.
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Amelia Cross I have been travelling a lot for the past few years, and as a rule - CometVPN is always on. It helps me to stay engaged with the news from my home country and I feel much safer knowing that my internet traffic is hidden.
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Marcus Holloway I just wanted privacy, so this was the perfect choice for me - I wasn’t forced to buy overpriced features, simple for everyday use. The only drawback is that sometimes the interface is not very intuitive, but their consultants have been very helpful for this.
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Samuel Whitaker CometVPN, although a bit limited in features, worked reliably. Truly a solid choice as I couldn’t find anything more affordable that also works for what VPN is supposed to do.
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Ethan Caldwell As a Canadian, I was frustrated by not being able to watch U.S. Netflix content, until I found CometVPN. I realized that with their servers, I could bypass restrictions easily and enjoy unlimited streaming.
How to Use CometVPN with Arch Linux
Get CometVPN subscription
Join our VPN service by choosing any of the plans available on our pricing page
Download our VPN software
Get our CometVPN app for Apple, Android, or Windows and install it on your device
Enable VPN protection
Install from pacman or the AUR, sign in, and connect to a nearby server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CometVPN Available Through pacman or the AUR?
Yes. The client can be installed via Arch’s own package tooling, so it will update (when needed) with your regular system upgrades. CometVPN has no separate installers or hand-built configs.
Does It Work Without a Desktop Environment?
Yes, it does. The client runs as a background service, so it works identically with terminal-only installs, minimal window managers, or full desktop setups.
Is Using a VPN for Arch Linux Legal?
In most countries – yes, for personal use. Local rules vary, so check the laws where you’re from. We can’t offer legal guarantees or advice.
Will the VPN Reconnect After a Reboot?
Yes, it will. Since the client is integrated with systemd, it will come back up automatically after a session change or a full reboot, together with other services on your machine.
Why Not Use a Free VPN on Arch Linux?
Almost every free VPN earns from selling user traffic and other data. Plus, their Linux clients are rarely properly maintained. See why our plans make a better VPN for Arch.