Error on rasbian Jessie open vpn start script: sudo /etc/init.d/VPNConnection: stop": not found

buzz_dude

Hi.

I have got openvpn working with PIA vpn, but i am having some issues trying to get a startup script working for the vpn.

I am trying to run it on Rasbian Jessie (latest version) for my raspberry pi 3b.

I am in "su mode" using the command:

sudo su

The script i am trying to get to work is from the following guide: https://dotslashnotes.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/how-to-run-a-command-automatically-at-system-boot-in-raspberry-pi-linux/

Here is the script i have pasted to the file "VPNConnection":

#! /bin/sh
# /etc/init.d/VPNConnection

### BEGIN INIT INFO

# Short-Description: Simple script to start a program at boot
# Description:       A simple script from Dotslashnotes
### END INIT INFO

# If you want a command to always run, put it here

# Carry out specific functions when asked to by the system
case “$1” in
start)
echo “Starting VPN Connection”
# Connect to the VPN
cd /etc/openvpn
sudo openvpn Sweden.ovpn
;;
stop)
echo “Stopping VPN Connection”
# Disconnect
killall openvpn
;;
*)
echo “Usage: /etc/init.d/VPNConnection {start|stop}”
exit 1
;;
esac

When i run it using the command:

sudo /etc/init.d/VPNConnection start

I get this following error:

sudo /etc/init.d/VPNConnection: stop": not found

Any help i can get i very appreciated! And i apologize for any misunderstanding, as i am quite new to this (also please let me know if this is posted in the wrong forum section).
- Buzz 😉

buzz_dude

buzz_dude wroteHi.

I have got openvpn working with PIA vpn, but i am having some issues trying to get a startup script working for the vpn.

I am trying to run it on Rasbian Jessie (latest version) for my raspberry pi 3b.

I am in "su mode" using the command:

sudo su

#! /bin/sh
# /etc/init.d/VPNConnection

### BEGIN INIT INFO

# Short-Description: Simple script to start a program at boot
# Description:       A simple script from Dotslashnotes
### END INIT INFO

# If you want a command to always run, put it here

# Carry out specific functions when asked to by the system
case “$1” in
start)
echo “Starting VPN Connection”
# Connect to the VPN
cd /etc/openvpn
sudo openvpn Sweden.ovpn
;;
stop)
echo “Stopping VPN Connection”
# Disconnect
killall openvpn
;;
*)
echo “Usage: /etc/init.d/VPNConnection {start|stop}”
exit 1
;;
esac

When i run it using the command:

sudo /etc/init.d/VPNConnection start

I get this following error:

sudo /etc/init.d/VPNConnection: stop": not found

Any help i can get i very appreciated! And i apologize for any misunderstanding, as i am quite new to this (also please let me know if this is posted in the wrong forum section).
- Buzz 😉

To be more specific with the error its: /etc/init.d/VPNConnection: 26: /etc/init.d/VPNConnection: stop}”:

Sorry 🙂

TinCanTech

Your error is bogus.

buzz_dude

TinCanTech wroteYour error is bogus.

I am sorry?
That is the error that is returned to me when i try to test the script. Is there another place/log i should be looking at?

I am quite new to this, so i would not know what is a "bogus" error or not. Thanks for the answer though.. :?

TinCanTech

Have you made the file executable ?

buzz_dude

TinCanTech wroteHave you made the file executable ?

Yes, i did - thank you 🙂

I used the command here provided by the guide:

sudo chmod 755 /etc/init.d/VPNConnection

TinCanTech

buzz_dude wroteThe script i am trying to get to work is from the following guide: https://dotslashnotes.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/how-to-run-a-command-automatically-at-system-boot-in-raspberry-pi-linux/

Looks like you will have to raise a bug report with the author.

buzz_dude

TinCanTech wrote
buzz_dude wroteThe script i am trying to get to work is from the following guide: https://dotslashnotes.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/how-to-run-a-command-automatically-at-system-boot-in-raspberry-pi-linux/
Looks like you will have to raise a bug report with the author.

I am afraid that's it's going to be hard to get a hold of him.
If anyone gets a chance to test the script above out, it would be much appreciated 🙂. Also, if anyone knows a script with pretty much the same function, do let me know. I will be looking around for it anyways..

Thanks for the help btw!