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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