Authelia is an open-source authentication and authorization server which provides multifactor authentication and single sign-on capabilities. This tutorial covers the steps required to install Authelia on FreeBSD Latest.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
The first step is to update the package repository to ensure that all the latest packages are available. Run the following command:
# pkg update
Authelia requires several dependencies that need to be installed prior to installation. Run the following command:
# pkg install -y openssl git go
Clone the Authelia repository using the following command:
# git clone https://github.com/authelia/authelia.git
Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Authelia directory and build it using the following command:
# cd authelia/
# make build
Authelia can be configured via a YAML file. You can use the sample configuration file provided by Authelia as a starting point. Copy the sample file to its final destination with the following command:
# cp example-config.yml config.yml
Edit the configuration file using your preferred editor:
# vi config.yml
Update the configuration settings as per your requirements.
Authelia requires an SSL certificate to secure its web interface. You can generate a self-signed SSL certificate using the following command:
# openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -nodes
You will be prompted to provide some information to generate the certificate. Provide the required information as prompted.
Once the configuration is done, you can start Authelia using the following command:
# ./bin/authelia --config config.yml --jwt-secret some-random-secret --db /path/to/authentication-database --tls-cert-file cert.pem --tls-key-file key.pem
--config: Path to the configuration file--jwt-secret: Secret used to sign the JWT tokens--db: Path to the authentication database--tls-cert-file: Path to the SSL certificate--tls-key-file: Path to the SSL keyOnce Authelia is started, you can access it by opening your preferred web browser and navigating to https://<authelia-server-ip>:8080. You should be able to log in using the credentials specified in the configuration file.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Authelia on FreeBSD Latest. You can now use Authelia to secure access to your applications and provide single sign-on capabilities.
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