Outline Server is an open-source, free, and secure VPN that allows you to easily create and manage your own VPN server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of the Outline server on Ubuntu Server.
Before we proceed, there are a few things you need to have in order to install the Outline Server on your Ubuntu Server.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Outline Server on Ubuntu Server:
Open the command terminal and enter the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Use the following command to install Docker on your Ubuntu server:
sudo apt install docker.io
Enter the following command:
sudo systemctl status docker
Use the following command to create the folder:
sudo mkdir /opt/outline-server
Enter the following command in the command terminal:
docker run -v /opt/outline-server:/opt/outline-server -p 8081:8081 -p 8080:8080 --name=outline -d --restart=always outline/shadowbox
Use the following command to check whether the Outline Server is running:
sudo docker ps
Download the Outline Manager from the official website (https://getoutline.org/en/home/) and install it on your local computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Outline Server on your Ubuntu Server. You can now use the Outline Manager to create and manage your own VPN server.
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