Privoxy is an open-source proxy server that provides advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data, and controlling access to the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Privoxy on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before installing Privoxy, it is essential to ensure that your system is up to date. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
sudo zypper update
Enter your password and wait for the system to update all packages.
To install Privoxy on OpenSUSE, you need to use the official repository provided by the developers. Execute the following command on your terminal to add the repository:
sudo zypper ar https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/network:/proxy/openSUSE_Tumbleweed/ network:proxy
After adding the repository, you need to import the repository's public key to verify its authenticity. Use the following command to do that:
sudo zypper --gpg-auto-import-keys refresh network:proxy
Once the repository is added and its key is imported, you can proceed to install Privoxy using the following command:
sudo zypper in privoxy
After installing Privoxy, you need to configure it to start automatically during system boot. Use the following command to enable the Privoxy service:
sudo systemctl enable privoxy.service
Next, open the configuration file of Privoxy located at /etc/privoxy/config using your preferred text editor. Find the following line:
listen-address localhost:8118
and replace it with:
listen-address <YOUR_SERVER_IP>:8118
Replace "
After configuring Privoxy, you can start the service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start privoxy.service
To verify that Privoxy is working correctly, use your browser and configure it to use Privoxy as a proxy server at port 8118. Open any website, and the page should load correctly. Additionally, you can check the Privoxy logs located at /var/log/privoxy/logfile to ensure everything is working fine.
You have successfully installed and configured Privoxy on OpenSUSE Latest. Privoxy provides advanced privacy and filtering capabilities, making it a reliable tool for those concerned about their online privacy.
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