Gnome Network Manager VPN Tab Disabled ( Greyed out )

There are several possible reasons why the VPN tab in the Gnome Network Manager might be disabled (greyed out). Here are a few things you can try:

1. Check if the VPN service is running: You may need to start the VPN service before you can use it. You can check if the service is running by running the following command:

systemctl status openvpn

If the service is not running, you can start it by running:

systemctl start openvpn

2. Make sure the Network Manager VPN plugin is installed: The VPN tab in the Gnome Network Manager requires the VPN plugin to be installed. You can check if the plugin is installed by running the following command:

nmcli con

If the VPN plugin is not installed, you can install it using your package manager. On Debian-based systems, you can use the following command:

sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome

3. Check your user permissions: The VPN tab may be greyed out if you don't have the necessary permissions to use it. You can check your user permissions by running the following command:

groups

This will display the groups you belong to. If the vpn group is not listed, you can add yourself to the group by running:

sudo usermod -a -G vpn your_username

You will need to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, it's possible that there may be a problem with your VPN configuration or there may be a problem with the Network Manager itself. You may need to consult your VPN provider or system administrator for further assistance.