How to Install Outline Server on Windows 11

Outline Server is a free and open-source self-hosted VPN server designed to help you protect your online privacy and access the internet freely. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Outline Server on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 11 machine (desktop or server)
• Administrative access to the Windows 11 machine
• A stable internet connection
• A web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge)

Step 1: Download Outline Manager

The first step is to download and install Outline Manager, which is a GUI application that helps you manage the Outline Server. You can download the latest version of Outline Manager from the official website by clicking on the "Download" button.

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Outline Manager on your Windows 11 machine.

Step 2: Create an Access Key

To connect to an Outline Server, you will need an access key. To create an access key:

1. Launch the Outline Manager application.

2. Click on the "Add Server" button.

3. Choose a name for your server.

4. Click on the "Create Access Key" button.

5. Choose a strong password and enter it in the "Create Access Key" dialog box.

6. Click on the "Create" button.

7. Make sure to keep the access key in a safe place as you will need it to connect to the server.

Step 3: Install Outline Server

Now it's time to install Outline Server on your Windows 11 machine. To do so:

1. Launch Outline Manager.

2. Click on the "Add Server" button.

3. Choose a name for your server.

4. Click on the "Add Server" button.

5. Enter your server IP address or domain name.

6. Enter the access key that you created in the previous step.

7. Click on the "Connect" button.

8. Wait for a few seconds for Outline Manager to connect to the server.

9. Once the connection is established, Outline Manager will display a message confirming that the server is ready to use.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Outline Server on your Windows 11 machine. You can now connect to the server using any VPN client that supports the Shadowsocks protocol. To access the internet through the VPN, you will need to configure your VPN client to use the server's IP address and port number.

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