Pritunl is an open-source VPN server software that is easy to deploy and manage. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to set up a Pritunl VPN server on Rocky Linux 8.
Step 1: Update Your System
Start by ensuring your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update -y
Step 2: Install EPEL Repository
Install the EPEL repository, which contains additional packages for Rocky Linux:
sudo dnf install -y epel-release
Step 3: Install Required Dependencies
Install the required dependencies for Pritunl:
sudo dnf install -y wget gnupg2
Step 4: Add Pritunl Repository
Add the Pritunl repository to your system:
wget -qO - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pritunl/pritunl/master/scripts/install.sh | sudo bash
Step 5: Install Pritunl
Now that the repository is added, you can install Pritunl:
sudo dnf install -y pritunl
Step 6: Start and Enable Pritunl Service
Start the Pritunl service and enable it to run at startup:
sudo systemctl start pritunl
sudo systemctl enable pritunl
Step 7: Configure Firewall
If you have a firewall enabled, allow the necessary ports for Pritunl:
sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=9700/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=1194/udp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
Step 8: Access Pritunl Web Interface
You can access the Pritunl web interface by navigating to:
http://your_server_ip:9700
During the first login, you will need to set up an admin account and configure your VPN settings.
Step 9: Create a VPN User
After logging in, you can create users and configure your VPN settings through the web interface.
Conclusion
You have successfully set up a Pritunl VPN server on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful VPN solution allows secure connections for your remote users.
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