How to check external IP / Verify VPN is connected

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Hi, I have connected to NordVPN using the following method

https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/1089799092/How-to-set-up-NordVPN-on-Raspberry-Pi-with-Kodi.htm

I am running CoreELEC on a Beelink GT-King Pro.

I would like to verify that the VPN connection is active. Is there any way to do this? I have followed several guides to no avail.

Thanks in advance!

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Hi you should just download the OpenVPN Manager addon for Kodi. From here you can setup and monitor your VPN connection. You can also manage the connection and add exceptions.

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I tried this originally but there is an authentication error, my password and username are 100% correct. I even changed the pw from having special characters to not include them (as suggested by nord vpn support) but it did not help.

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If you SSH into CE then you could run something like this or a variation of it

curl -s https://www.myip.com/ | grep '<span id="ip">'

That should give the IP address as part of its output.

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Then you are doing something wrong.
I have installed OpenVPN addon on my Odroid-N2, configured it with my login and password and it works. Using Key Map Editor addon I have assigned TV remote’s button to show on the screen current network connection status.

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SSH in to the box and run

curl icanhazip.com

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@roidy
Nice, I was not aware of that one. :wink: