Installing Outline Server on Manjaro

Outline Server is a program that allows you to create your own virtual private network (VPN) that you can use to access the internet securely and anonymously. Here's how to install it on Manjaro:

Step 1: Install Node.js

Outline Server requires Node.js to be installed on your system. To install Node.js on Manjaro, open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

Step 2: Install Outline Manager

Outline Manager is a tool that allows you to manage your Outline Server instances. To install it on Manjaro, open a terminal and run the following commands:

sudo pacman -S wget
wget -qO - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jigsaw-Code/outline-server/master/src/server_manager/install_scripts/install_server_manager.sh | sudo bash

This will download and install Outline Manager on your system.

Step 3: Start Outline Manager

To start Outline Manager, type the following command in your terminal:

sudo /usr/share/outline-manager/src/server_manager/go.sh

This will launch the Outline Manager on your browser at http://localhost:3000/.

Step 4: Create an Outline Server Instance

To create an Outline Server instance, follow these steps:

1. In the Outline Manager web interface, click on the "Add Server" button.
2. Choose a name and a password for your server.
3. Select the region where you want your server to be located.
4. Click on the "Create Server" button.

Your Outline Server instance will be created in a few minutes.

Step 5: Download Outline Client

To connect to your Outline Server, you will need to download the Outline client. To do this, follow these steps:

1. In the Outline Manager web interface, select your server from the list.
2. Click on the "Download Client" button.
3. Choose your operating system and download the client.

Step 6: Connect to your Outline Server

To connect to your Outline Server, follow these steps:

1. Open the Outline client on your device.
2. Copy the access key from the Outline Manager web interface.
3. Paste the access key in the Outline client and click on the "Connect" button.

Your device will now be connected to your Outline Server and you will be able to browse the internet securely and anonymously.

Conclusion

Installing Outline Server on Manjaro is a simple process that only requires a few steps. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to create your own VPN and browse the internet securely and anonymously.

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