{"id":2444,"date":"2024-03-29T19:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:52:52","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-freeradius-and-daloradius-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-freeradius-and-daloradius-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 FreeRADIUS and Daloradius on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>FreeRADIUS<\/strong> is the world&#8217;s most widely used RADIUS server, which provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services. <strong>Daloradius<\/strong> is a web-based management interface for FreeRADIUS that allows you to manage users, view logs, and monitor connections. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install FreeRADIUS and Daloradius on Ubuntu 20.04.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install FreeRADIUS<\/h2>\n<p>Install FreeRADIUS using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y freeradius freeradius-utils<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Start and Enable FreeRADIUS<\/h2>\n<p>After installation, start the FreeRADIUS service and enable it to run at boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start freeradius\r\nsudo systemctl enable freeradius<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Install Apache and PHP<\/h2>\n<p>Daloradius requires a web server and PHP. Install Apache and PHP along with necessary PHP extensions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y apache2 php php-mysql php-pear php-gd php-json<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Download Daloradius<\/h2>\n<p>Download the latest version of Daloradius:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/var\/www\/html\r\nsudo git clone https:\/\/github.com\/lirantal\/daloradius.git<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Configure Daloradius<\/h2>\n<p>Edit the <code>config.php<\/code> file in the Daloradius directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/var\/www\/html\/daloradius\/library\/daloradius.conf.php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Set the database connection details:<\/p>\n<pre><code>$configValues['DBUser'] = 'radius';\r\n$configValues['DBPassword'] = 'your_radius_password';\r\n$configValues['DBName'] = 'radius';\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>your_radius_password<\/code> with the password for your RADIUS database user.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7: Create a Database for Daloradius<\/h2>\n<p>Log in to MySQL and create a database for Daloradius:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql -u root -p\r\nCREATE DATABASE radius;\r\nCREATE USER 'radius'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_radius_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON radius.* TO 'radius'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 8: Import the Daloradius SQL Schema<\/h2>\n<p>Import the Daloradius SQL schema into the database:<\/p>\n<pre><code>mysql -u radius -p radius &lt; \/var\/www\/html\/daloradius\/contrib\/db\/mysql-daloradius.sql<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 9: Adjust Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>Set the appropriate permissions for the Daloradius directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/html\/daloradius<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 10: Restart Services<\/h2>\n<p>Restart Apache and FreeRADIUS to apply the changes:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart apache2\r\nsudo systemctl restart freeradius<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 11: Access Daloradius<\/h2>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your_server_ip\/daloradius<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You should see the Daloradius login page. Use the default credentials:<\/p>\n<p>Username: <code>admin<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Password: <code>admin<\/code><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed FreeRADIUS and Daloradius on Ubuntu 20.04. This setup allows you to manage your RADIUS server and users effectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your RADIUS server, consider using . With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 FreeRADIUS is the world&#8217;s most widely used RADIUS server, which provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services. 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