Ubuntu comes with Network Manager which natively support PPTP and working fine with SafeVPN.
step 1
Under Network Manager go to VPN connections -> Configure VPN
step 2
Press Add button under VPN tab
step 3
Select PPTP under options and click Create.
step 4
Fill fields with correct details, you can always check correct details in Customer Area
Connection name – Any name like SafeVPN PPTP, not critical.
Gateway – Your server IP here
User name – Your Username here
Password – Your Password here
step 5
Press Advanced button.
step 6
And check option Use Point-to-Point encryption (MPPE), press Ok to save changes.
step 7
Press Apply button to save connection.
step 8
You’re start! We have configured SafeVPN account and can close Network Manager.
step 9
To connect click SafeVPN PPTP(or your choosen name) from VPN connections.
step 10
Once you see lock on Network Manager icon – you’re connected. See image for example.
step 11
To close connection use Disconnect VPN option.
Next time just connect SafeVPN from Network Manager