{"id":2430,"date":"2022-06-12T20:36:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:33:42","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-set-up-pritunl-vpn-server-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-up-pritunl-vpn-server-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set up Pritunl VPN Server on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pritunl<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 2: Install EPEL Repository<\/h2>\n
Install the EPEL repository, which contains additional packages for Rocky Linux:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y epel-release<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Install the required dependencies for Pritunl:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y wget gnupg2<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 4: Add Pritunl Repository<\/h2>\n
Add the Pritunl repository to your system:<\/p>\n
wget -qO - https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/pritunl\/pritunl\/master\/scripts\/install.sh | sudo bash<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 5: Install Pritunl<\/h2>\n
Now that the repository is added, you can install Pritunl:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y pritunl<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 6: Start and Enable Pritunl Service<\/h2>\n
Start the Pritunl service and enable it to run at startup:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start pritunl\r\nsudo systemctl enable pritunl<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 7: Configure Firewall<\/h2>\n
If you have a firewall enabled, allow the necessary ports for Pritunl:<\/p>\n
sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=9700\/tcp --permanent\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --add-port=1194\/udp --permanent\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 8: Access Pritunl Web Interface<\/h2>\n
You can access the Pritunl web interface by navigating to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your_server_ip:9700<\/code><\/pre>\n
During the first login, you will need to set up an admin account and configure your VPN settings.<\/p>\n
Step 9: Create a VPN User<\/h2>\n
After logging in, you can create users and configure your VPN settings through the web interface.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
You have successfully set up a Pritunl VPN server on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful VPN solution allows secure connections for your remote users.<\/p>\n
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Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n
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