In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install Outline Server on Void Linux.
Outline is an open-source software that allows you to set up a virtual private network (VPN) on your server. With Outline, you can easily create and manage multiple VPNs and securely access your data from anywhere.
Before installing Outline Server, you need to ensure that your system has the necessary dependencies. Run the following command to update your system's package manager:
sudo xbps-install -S
Once the package manager is updated, install the dependencies:
sudo xbps-install -y curl git zlib-devel openssl-devel sqlite-devel
Outline Manager is a graphical interface that allows you to manage your Outline servers. To download Outline Manager, run the following commands:
curl -sSf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jigsaw-Code/outline-client/master/src/server_manager/install_scripts/install_server.sh | sudo sh
Once the installation is complete, open Outline Manager:
sudo outline-manager
With Outline Manager, you can easily create an Outline server. Click the "New Server" button to create a new server. Enter a name for your server and choose a location. The location determines the physical location of your server and affects the latency and speed of your VPN.
After creating your server, you will be prompted to download and save your configuration files. These files include the server access key and client configurations.
To install Outline Server, run the following command:
sudo bash -c "$(wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jigsaw-Code/outline-server/master/src/server_manager/install_scripts/install_server.sh)"
During the installation, you will be prompted to enter the access key for the server you created earlier. Enter the access key and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Once the installation is complete, you can start and manage your Outline server from the Outline Manager app. Open the app and select your server from the list of available servers. To start the server, click the "Start" button.
To manage your server settings and users, click the "Settings" button. From here, you can configure your server settings, create and manage users, and monitor your server's activity.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Outline Server on Void Linux.
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