How to Install Authelia on FreeBSD Latest

Authelia is an open-source authentication and authorization server which provides multifactor authentication and single sign-on capabilities. This tutorial covers the steps required to install Authelia on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

  • A server running FreeBSD Latest
  • Root access to the server
  • A working internet connection

Step 1: Update Packages

The first step is to update the package repository to ensure that all the latest packages are available. Run the following command:

# pkg update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Authelia requires several dependencies that need to be installed prior to installation. Run the following command:

# pkg install -y openssl git go

Step 3: Clone Authelia Repository

Clone the Authelia repository using the following command:

# git clone https://github.com/authelia/authelia.git

Step 4: Build Authelia

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Authelia directory and build it using the following command:

# cd authelia/
# make build

Step 5: Configure Authelia

Authelia can be configured via a YAML file. You can use the sample configuration file provided by Authelia as a starting point. Copy the sample file to its final destination with the following command:

# cp example-config.yml config.yml

Edit the configuration file using your preferred editor:

# vi config.yml

Update the configuration settings as per your requirements.

Step 6: Generate SSL Certificate

Authelia requires an SSL certificate to secure its web interface. You can generate a self-signed SSL certificate using the following command:

# openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -nodes

You will be prompted to provide some information to generate the certificate. Provide the required information as prompted.

Step 7: Start Authelia

Once the configuration is done, you can start Authelia using the following command:

# ./bin/authelia --config config.yml --jwt-secret some-random-secret --db /path/to/authentication-database --tls-cert-file cert.pem --tls-key-file key.pem
  • --config: Path to the configuration file
  • --jwt-secret: Secret used to sign the JWT tokens
  • --db: Path to the authentication database
  • --tls-cert-file: Path to the SSL certificate
  • --tls-key-file: Path to the SSL key

Step 8: Access Authelia

Once Authelia is started, you can access it by opening your preferred web browser and navigating to https://<authelia-server-ip>:8080. You should be able to log in using the credentials specified in the configuration file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Authelia on FreeBSD Latest. You can now use Authelia to secure access to your applications and provide single sign-on capabilities.