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2024-09-05

How to Install PiVPN on Fedora Server

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PiVPN is a sought-after VPN solution that allows the creation of a secure and private network. This tutorial covers the installation of PiVPN on Fedora Server Latest in a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

  • A Fedora Server Latest installation
  • A user account with sudo privileges
  • Internet access

Step 1: Install OpenVPN and other required packages

First, update the package list and install OpenVPN and other needed packages:

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf install openvpn easy-rsa

Step 2: Download and install PiVPN

Download the PiVPN installer with the following command:

curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash

This command will download and install PiVPN on your system.

Step 3: Configure PiVPN

After installation, configure PiVPN by running:

pivpn add

This starts a configuration wizard to set up your VPN server.

Step 4: Start the VPN server

To start the VPN server, execute the command:

pivpn start

This will activate the OpenVPN service, making your VPN server operational.

Step 5: Connect to the VPN server

Connect to your VPN server using an OpenVPN client. Download the client for your platform and follow the instructions to establish a connection.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to install PiVPN on Fedora Server Latest, allowing you to create a secure VPN server for private communication.