PiVPN is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) application that allows you to connect to your home network from anywhere in the world. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of PiVPN on MXLinux latest.
Before proceeding with the PiVPN installation, it is recommended to update and upgrade your MXLinux system to ensure that you have the latest software updates and security patches. To do this, open the terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
The PiVPN installation requires some prerequisites to be installed on your system. Run the following command in the terminal to install them:
sudo apt-get install openvpn curl dirmngr git
Now that all of the prerequisites are installed, you can proceed with the PiVPN installation. Enter the following command to begin:
curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash
This command will start the PiVPN installation script. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure PiVPN.
During the PiVPN installation process, you will be prompted to configure some settings such as the encryption type, server name, and subnet settings. Make sure to choose the settings that are appropriate for your network setup.
After the PiVPN installation is complete, you can generate client configuration files for your devices. This can be done by running the following command:
pivpn add
Follow the on-screen instructions to create the client configuration file.
Once you have generated the client configuration file, you can use it to connect to your VPN. You can use any OpenVPN client to connect to the VPN. Install OpenVPN client on your device, import the client configuration file, and connect to your VPN.
That’s it! You have successfully installed PiVPN on MXLinux latest. You can now access your home network securely and privately from anywhere in the world.
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