How to Install PHP-Proxy on EndeavourOS Latest?

PHP-Proxy is a free, open-source web proxy script written in PHP language that allows users to access restricted websites and bypass internet censorship. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install PHP-Proxy on EndeavourOS Latest step by step.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation of PHP-Proxy, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Root access to the EndeavourOS Latest system.
  • Apache web server installed and running.
  • PHP 7.3 or later version installed.
  • MySQL or MariaDB server installed and configured.

Step 1: Download PHP-Proxy

Let's start with downloading the PHP-Proxy package from the official website.

  1. Open a web browser and go to https://www.php-proxy.com/.
  2. Click on the “Download” button on the homepage.
  3. Save the package on your local machine.

Alternatively, you can use the following command to download the package directly on your EndeavourOS Latest system:

sudo wget https://github.com/Athlon1600/php-proxy-app/archive/master.zip -O php-proxy.zip

Step 2: Install the Required PHP Extensions

PHP-Proxy requires several PHP extensions to function correctly. You can install them using the following command:

sudo pacman -S php-gd php-curl php-mbstring php-mysqli

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

PHP-Proxy requires a MySQL database to store its data. Follow the below steps to create a new database:

  1. Log in to your MySQL server with administrative privileges.
mysql -u root -p
  1. Create a new database for PHP-Proxy:
CREATE DATABASE php_proxy;
  1. Create a new MySQL user for PHP-Proxy:
CREATE USER 'php_proxy_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password_here';
  1. Grant all necessary privileges to the newly created user:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON php_proxy.* TO 'php_proxy_user'@'localhost';
  1. Exit the MySQL prompt:
exit;

Step 4: Configure PHP-Proxy

  1. Extract the downloaded PHP-Proxy package to the Apache document root directory:
sudo unzip php-proxy.zip -d /var/www/html/
sudo mv /var/www/html/php-proxy-app-master/ /var/www/html/proxy
  1. Edit the config.php file in the "/var/www/html/proxy/includes/" directory:
sudo nano /var/www/html/proxy/includes/config.php
  1. Change the database settings according to your MySQL configuration:
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
define('DB_USERNAME', 'php_proxy_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_password_here');
define('DB_NAME', 'php_proxy');

  1. Save and close the file.

  2. To secure the admin dashboard, you can set a password. Edit the admin.php file in the "/var/www/html/proxy/includes/" directory:

sudo nano /var/www/html/proxy/includes/admin.php
  1. Add your desired password here:
$password = "your_password_here";

Step 5: Start Using PHP-Proxy

You have successfully installed PHP-Proxy on your EndeavourOS Latest system. Open a web browser and visit the URL in the following format:

http://your_server_IP_address/proxy

Alternatively, you can also use the domain name if you have configured it.

You should now have access to the PHP-Proxy web interface. Enter the URL of the blocked website that you want to access and click on the “Go” button. The website should load correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install PHP-Proxy on EndeavourOS Latest. PHP-Proxy is an excellent tool that enables you to access blocked websites and bypass internet censorship. You can customize PHP-Proxy to meet your requirements by adding plugins and themes. Enjoy exploring the web with PHP-Proxy!