How to Install Outline Server on Ubuntu Server

Introduction:

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.

Prerequisites:

Before we proceed, there are a few things you need to have in order to install the Outline Server on your Ubuntu Server.

  1. You should have a server that is running the latest version of Ubuntu Server.
  2. You must have root access or sudo privileges on your Ubuntu Server.

Steps to Install Outline Server:

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Outline Server on Ubuntu Server:

  1. Update the package list:

Open the command terminal and enter the following command:

sudo apt-get update
  1. Install the docker if it is not installed:

Use the following command to install Docker on your Ubuntu server:

sudo apt install docker.io
  1. Now, check whether Docker is running:

Enter the following command:

sudo systemctl status docker
  1. Create a folder to store the Outline Server configuration files:

Use the following command to create the folder:

sudo mkdir /opt/outline-server
  1. Download and install the 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
  1. Check whether the Outline server is running:

Use the following command to check whether the Outline Server is running:

sudo docker ps
  1. Download Outline Manager:

Download the Outline Manager from the official website (https://getoutline.org/en/home/) and install it on your local computer.

Conclusion:

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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