Installing PiVPN on Clear Linux Latest

PiVPN is a tool that allows you to create your own VPN server on Raspberry Pi, or any other Linux machine. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PiVPN on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A machine running Clear Linux Latest
• Root access to the machine
• A static IP address for the machine

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to make sure your Clear Linux system is up to date. Run the following command as a root:

swupd update

This command will update your system to the latest version.

Step 2: Install PiVPN

PiVPN can be easily installed on Clear Linux using the curl command. Run the following command as a root:

curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash

This command will download and run the installation script for PiVPN. The script will guide you through the installation process.

Step 3: Configure PiVPN

After installing PiVPN, you need to configure it. Run the following command as a root:

pivpn add

This command will start the configuration wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard to configure your VPN server. You will be asked to choose a user for the VPN, select the protocol, and configure the certificates.

Step 4: Start the VPN server

Once you have configured your VPN server, you can start the VPN server using the following command as a root:

pivpn -a

This command will start the VPN server.

Step 5: Connect to the VPN

You can now connect to the VPN server from any device. You will need the IP address of the VPN server and the user credentials you configured in Step 3.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PiVPN on Clear Linux Latest and created your own VPN server.

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