OpenZiti is an open source VPN solution that provides secure connectivity for users and devices. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install it on an Ubuntu server.
Before we begin, you will need to have the following:
Ensure your system is up to date using the command below:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
OpenZiti requires the following packages to be installed:
Install the dependencies by running the following command:
sudo apt install libffi-dev libssl-dev libziti
Download the latest version of OpenZiti by running the following command:
wget https://github.com/openziti/desktop/releases/download/v0.2.0/linux-x64.zip -O openziti.zip
Unzip the downloaded file by running:
unzip openziti.zip -d openziti
Finally, run the following command to install OpenZiti:
sudo ./openziti/desktop /install
To start OpenZiti, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start ziti
You can check if OpenZiti is running by running:
sudo systemctl status ziti
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenZiti on your Ubuntu server. You can now use it to create secure connections between devices and users.
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