How to Install Squid on FreeBSD Latest

Squid is an open-source caching proxy that helps to speed up web browsing by caching frequently accessed pages. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Squid on FreeBSD latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure:

• You have root access to the FreeBSD system.
• You have updated the system with the latest packages using the following command:

pkg update && pkg upgrade

Step 1: Install Squid

1. Open the terminal of your FreeBSD system.

2. Install Squid from the official FreeBSD package repository using the following command:

pkg install squid

3. Squid will be installed with the default configuration file located at /usr/local/etc/squid/squid.conf.

Step 2: Configure Squid

1. Open the Squid configuration file using your favorite text editor. In this tutorial, we will use the vi editor:

vi /usr/local/etc/squid/squid.conf

2. Change the http_port value to the port you want to use for Squid. For example, if you want to use port 3128, add the following line:

http_port 3128

3. Save and close the file.

Step 3: Start Squid

1. Start the Squid service using the following command:

service squid start

2. To check if Squid is running, use the following command:

service squid status

3. Squid is now up and running with the default configuration.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Squid on FreeBSD latest. You can now configure Squid to meet your needs and enjoy faster web browsing.

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