Outline Server is a free and open-source software that offers a way to create a VPN server securely and easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Outline Server on OpenBSD.
Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Open a terminal window and login to your OpenBSD server as the root user.
Download the latest version of Outline Server by running the following command:
fetch https://github.com/Jigsaw-Code/outline-server/releases/download/<version>/outline-server_<version>_OpenBSD_amd64.tar.gz
Note: Replace <version> with the latest version number that you downloaded from the Outline Server website.
Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file using the tar command:
tar -xzvf outline-server_<version>_OpenBSD_amd64.tar.gz
Change the directory to the extracted folder:
cd outline-server_<version>_OpenBSD_amd64/
Run the installation script as the root user:
sudo ./install_server.sh
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the desired parameters such as server name, IP address, and DNS settings to set up your Outline Server.
Once the setup is complete, restart your server to apply the changes:
reboot
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Outline Server on your OpenBSD server. You can now use Outline Manager to create and manage Outline Server instances as well as control access to them.
Please note that the Outline Server is designed to work with clients that connect over the internet, and it requires a high-speed bandwidth. If you plan to use it with clients that are within your local area network, you may need to adjust your firewall or DNS settings accordingly.
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!
