How to Install SoftEther on Elementary OS Latest

SoftEther is a free and open source VPN client and server software developed by SoftEther Corporation. It provides a secure and flexible VPN solution that can be used for various purposes, including remote access to your network, secure communication between systems, and more.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps necessary to install SoftEther on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A user account with sudo privileges
  • An up-to-date version of Elementary OS

Installation Steps

  1. Open a terminal window and update your system by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
  1. Download the SoftEther package from the official website.
wget https://www.softether-download.com/files/softether/v4.34-9745-beta-2020.04.05-tree/Linux/SoftEther_VPN_Server/64bit_-_Intel_x64_or_AMD64/softether-vpnserver-v4.34-9745-beta-2020.04.05-linux-x64-64bit.tar.gz
  1. Extract the downloaded archive.
tar -xvf softether-vpnserver-v4.34-9745-beta-2020.04.05-linux-x64-64bit.tar.gz
  1. Switch to the extracted directory.
cd vpnserver/
  1. Run the following command to compile and install SoftEther:
make

  1. When prompted, press Enter to accept the license agreement.

  2. Set the file permissions by running:

chmod 600 *
  1. Run the VPN server for the first time:
./vpnserver start
  1. Set a new VPN server administrator password:
./vpncmd
  1. Enter the following command to connect to the VPN server:
ServerPasswordSet

  1. Follow the prompts to set a new VPN server administrator password.

  2. Your SoftEther VPN server is now installed and configured. You can connect to it using the SoftEther VPN client software.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can install SoftEther on Elementary OS Latest and create a secure and flexible VPN solution for your network.