In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Headscale on FreeBSD Latest. Headscale is a self-hosted, peer-to-peer WireGuard VPN solution that allows you to create a decentralized network of trusted devices.
Before installing Headscale, you need to have the following:
Follow the steps below to install Headscale:
Install Git by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo pkg install git
Clone the Headscale repository from Github by running the following command in your terminal:
git clone https://github.com/juanfont/headscale.git
Change to the Headscale directory by running the following command:
cd headscale
Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
sudo pkg install --yes wireguard-go golang
Build and install Headscale by running the following command:
go install ./cmd/headscale
Once the installation is complete, you can initialize Headscale by running the following command:
headscale init
Configure Headscale to use WireGuard by running the following command:
headscale wg-up
Start the Headscale server by running the following command:
headscale serve
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Headscale on FreeBSD Latest, and now you can start setting up and connecting your trusted devices. You can refer to the Headscale documentation for further information on how to use the platform.
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