How to Install Outline Server on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to successfully install Outline Server on FreeBSD Latest using the official Outline website https://getoutline.org/.

Requirements

Before we begin with the installation, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Install Docker

To run Outline Server, we'll need to install Docker. Here are the steps to do this.

  1. Open up a terminal window and log in as a user with sudo privileges.

  2. Install Docker by running the following command:

    sudo pkg install docker
    
  3. Next, start and enable the Docker service by running the following command:

    sudo systemctl enable docker
    sudo systemctl start docker
    

Step 2: Download and Install Outline Server

  1. Open up a web browser and navigate to https://getoutline.org/.

  2. Scroll down to the "Download" section and click on "Freebsd".

  3. Once the download is complete, navigate to the directory where the Outline Server file is located.

  4. Run the following command to start the installation:

    sudo docker load -i outline-bsd.0.0.1.tar.gz
    
  5. Once the installation is complete, run the following command to start the Outline Manager:

    sudo docker run -d --name outline-manager \
    -p 127.0.0.1:8081:8081 \
    -v /opt/outline:/opt/outline \
    -e SERVER_URL=https://my.server.com \
    outline/manager \
    --metrics
    
  6. Replace https://my.server.com with your own server URL to access the Outline Manager.

    Note: You can also access the manager by going to http://localhost:8081 on the host machine.

  7. You will be prompted to set an Outline Manager password. Follow the prompts to set up the password for your manager.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Outline Server on FreeBSD Latest. You can now manage your Outline Server instance through the Outline Manager. You can connect your new VPN client to your Outline Server and use it to secure your internet traffic!

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!