How to Install SoftEther on Clear Linux Latest

SoftEther is a free and open-source VPN client software that can be used to establish secure connections between computers. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install SoftEther on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed, ensure that your Clear Linux is updated and upgraded by running:

sudo swupd update && sudo swupd upgrade

Step 1: Download SoftEther

1. Visit the SoftEther download page at https://www.softether.org/5-download.

2. Download the latest version of SoftEther for Linux.

wget https://github.com/SoftEtherVPN/SoftEtherVPN_Stable/releases/download/v4.34-9745-beta/softether-vpnserver-v4.34-9745-beta-2021.04.17-linux-x64-64bit.tar.gz

Step 2: Install SoftEther

1. Extract the downloaded package into /usr/local directory.

sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/vpnserver
sudo tar zxvf softether-vpnserver*.tar.gz -C /usr/local/vpnserver/

2. Change the permission of the extracted files.

sudo chmod 600 /usr/local/vpnserver/*
sudo chmod 700 /usr/local/vpnserver/vpnserver /usr/local/vpnserver/vpncmd

3. Install the VPN server.

cd /usr/local/vpnserver
sudo ./vpnserver start

4. Accept the license agreement.

Press Enter to read the License Agreement.
Press 1 if you agree to the License Agreement. (1 or other key)

5. Create a new user.

sudo ./vpncmd
Type:
> 2
[Enter]
Type:
> ServerPasswordSet
[Set the password for Server Administrator]
Type:
> ServerCertRegenerate
[Type '0' and <Enter> to configure the server as a standalone server.]
[Set a server name when prompted.]
> HubCreate [Type hub name when prompted]
> BridgeCreate
> SecureNatEnable
> UserCreate [Type username when prompted]
[Set a password when prompted.]

6. Set up SoftEther to start automatically on boot.

sudo systemctl enable vpnserver

Conclusion

You have successfully installed SoftEther on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can use it to create secure VPN connections.

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