How to Install PassWall on POP! OS Latest

PassWall is an open-source tool used for setting up a private server for accessing the internet using a secure connection. It provides an efficient way to bypass internet censorship and protect your online privacy.

POP! OS is a Linux-based operating system that is easy to use and suitable for all skill levels. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install PassWall on a POP! OS Latest version using some simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you meet the following requirements:

• A user account with root privileges.
• A working internet connection on your system.
• SSH access to your server

Step 1 - Update the System Packages

First, you need to update the system packages to their latest versions using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2 - Install Required Packages

Next, you need to install some required packages on your server for installing PassWall. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install curl git libssl-dev libmaxminddb-dev libsodium-dev build-essential zlib1g-dev cmake asciidoc net-tools

Step 3 - Install and Build PassWall

Now that you have installed the required packages, you can proceed with installing PassWall. Follow the steps below to install and build PassWall on your server:

1. Clone the PassWall server repository from GitHub using the following command:

 git clone https://github.com/passwall/passwall-server.git 

2. Move to the cloned repository directory:

cd passwall-server 

3. Build and compile the PassWall server using the following commands:

mkdir build && cd build
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release .. && make

After following all the above commands, PassWall should be successfully built, and you can move to the next step.

Step 4 - Configure PassWall

To configure PassWall, follow the steps below:

1. Move to the configuration directory:

cd ../config 

2. Copy the example configuration file:

cp config.example.json config.json 

3. Edit the config.json file using your favorite text editor to add your server details and user credentials:

{
  "node_id": 1,
  "node_name": "your_node_name",
  "server_address": "your_server_ip_address",
  "server_port": 443,
  "node_secret": "your_secret_key",
  "gentoken": "your_access_token",
  "dns_addr": "",
  "dns_port": 0,
  "cert_file": "/path/to/cert.pem",
  "key_file": "/path/to/key.pem",
  "db_path": "../data/passwall.db",
  "log_path": "../logs/passwall.log"
}

Make sure to modify the server_address, server_port, gentoken, cert_file, key_file, and db_path with your server details and credentials.

Step 5 - Start the PassWall Server

To start the PassWall server, move back to the build directory using the following command:

cd ../build 

Then use the following command to start the PassWall server:

./passwall 

That’s it! You have successfully installed PassWall on your POP! OS Latest version. Now you can access the internet securely through your server.

Conclusion

PassWall is a useful tool for accessing the internet securely and bypassing censorship. In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install PassWall on POP! OS Latest using some simple steps. Follow the guide carefully, and you should be able to set up your own PassWall server easily.

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