How to Install Sshwifty on OpenBSD
Sshwifty is a lightweight SSH proxy that can help you bypass restrictions and access restricted resources on the internet. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Sshwifty on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- A working OpenBSD installation
- Basic knowledge of the OpenBSD operating system
Downloading and Installing Sshwifty
Open the OpenBSD terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to download Sshwifty.
cd /home/usernameDownload the Sshwifty package from the GitHub repository.
ftp https://github.com/nirui/sshwifty/archive/master.zipUnzip the package.
unzip master.zipNavigate to the unzipped directory using the terminal.
cd sshwifty-masterInstall Sshwifty dependencies using the OpenBSD
pkg_addcommand.sudo pkg_add libevent2 libssh2Compile and Install Sshwifty using the provided Makefile.
make sudo make installVerify that Sshwifty is installed correctly by checking the version.
sshwifty -vCongratulations! You have successfully installed Sshwifty on your OpenBSD machine.
Configuring and Using Sshwifty
Edit the Sshwifty configuration file
/etc/sshwifty.confto specify the port and SSH server information.Run Sshwifty in the background using the following command:
sshwifty -dConfigure your browser or other applications to use Sshwifty as a proxy server.
Test and verify that Sshwifty is working by accessing a restricted website or resource.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we explained how to install Sshwifty on OpenBSD. You can now use Sshwifty to bypass internet censorship, access restricted resources, and protect your online privacy.