How to Install SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest

SoftEther is a widely used open-source VPN client and server software. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Alpine Linux Latest.
• Root access to the server.

Step 1: Download SoftEther

To install SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest, you must first download the required files. Follow the instructions below to download SoftEther:

1. Visit the SoftEther downloads page by using the following link: https://www.softether.org/5-download

2. Download the latest SoftEther version for Linux.

3. Extract the downloaded archive using the following command:

   tar xzvf softether-vpn*.tar.gz
   

Step 2: Build SoftEther

Once you have downloaded SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest, you can build the software using the following steps:

1. Open a terminal window and navigate to the extracted directory.

2. Run the following command to build SoftEther:

   cd vpnserver && make
   

3. Once the installation process has completed, run the following command to start SoftEther:

   sudo ./vpnserver start
   

   You might need to modify the above command based on the location of the SoftEther installation files on your server.

Step 3: Configure SoftEther

After successfully building SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest, you can now configure the software to your requirements.

1. Open a web browser and navigate to your SoftEther server's IP address or hostname.

2. Login using the default administrator account:

   • Username: admin.
   • Password: <blank>.

3. Navigate to Server Manager > Virtual Hub > Manage Virtual Hub > Create Virtual Hub to create a new virtual hub.

4. Provide a name for the new virtual hub and click on OK.

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed SoftEther on Alpine Linux Latest and configured a new virtual hub.