How to Install Iodine on Void Linux

Iodine is a tool used to tunnel IPv4 data through a DNS server. It is useful for bypassing network restrictions and accessing blocked websites. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of iodine on Void Linux.

Step 1 - Update the System

Before installing any new package, it is always a good practice to update the system to the latest version. Open the terminal and update the system using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

Iodine requires some dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S gcc make

Step 3 - Download and Compile Iodine

Now, it's time to download and compile iodine. Follow these steps to compile iodine from source:

1. Download the latest source code from the official website using the following command:

   wget https://code.kryo.se/iodine/iodine-latest.tar.gz
   

2. Extract the downloaded tarball:

   tar xvf iodine-latest.tar.gz
   

3. Change directory to the extracted folder:

   cd iodine-*
   

4. Compile and install iodine:

   sudo make install
   

Step 4 - Configure Iodine

Once installed, we need to configure iodine to work properly. Follow these steps to configure iodine:

1. Create a configuration file:

   sudo nano /etc/iodine.conf
   

2. Add the following lines to the configuration file:

   device=tun0
   dns=8.8.8.8
   hostname=example.com
   password=MySuperSecretPassword
   

   Here, device specifies the network interface that iodine will use, dns specifies the IP address of the DNS server (Google DNS in this example), hostname specifies the domain name that will be used by iodine, and password is the password that will be used to connect to the server.

3. Save and close the file.

Step 5 - Start Iodine

After configuring iodine, we need to start the service. Run the following command to start iodine:

sudo iodined -c /etc/iodine.conf -f

This will start iodine in the foreground. If you want to run iodine as a background service, remove the -f option.

Step 6 - Test Iodine

Finally, it's time to test if iodine is working properly. Open a new terminal and run the following command:

dig @127.0.0.1 -p 53 www.example.com

You should see the output showing the IP address of the domain name provided in the configuration file.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed iodine on Void Linux.

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