Tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) software that allows users to create secure, encrypted networks over the internet. Here's how to install it on Manjaro.
The first step is to open a terminal window. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for “Terminal” in the applications menu.
Before installing any new software, it’s essential to update the package list to ensure you get the latest version. Run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
This will update your system and make sure all packages are up to date.
Now you can install Tinc. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo pacman -S tinc
This will install Tinc on your system.
Once Tinc is installed, you can verify the installation by running the following command:
tincd --version
This should return the version number of Tinc you just installed.
Now that Tinc is installed and verified, you need to configure it. The configuration file is located at /etc/tinc/.
Copy the sample configuration file to a new file with the name of your VPN:
sudo cp /etc/tinc/netname/tinc.conf.sample /etc/tinc/netname/tinc.conf
Edit the configuration file with your VPN settings:
sudo nano /etc/tinc/netname/tinc.conf
Replace netname with the name of your VPN.
Finally, you can start Tinc by running the following command:
sudo tincd -n netname
Replace netname with the name of your VPN.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Tinc on Manjaro.
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