Installing sshuttle on Ubuntu Server Latest

sshuttle is a free, open-source tool that allows you to tunnel TCP and UDP traffic over an SSH connection. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install sshuttle on Ubuntu Server Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • A Linux Ubuntu server
  • Access to the terminal or command line interface
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update your Ubuntu server

To ensure that your Ubuntu server is up-to-date, you need to run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install sshuttle

sshuttle is not available in the default Ubuntu repositories, but you can install it via the pip package manager. First, we need to install pip on your Ubuntu server by running the following command:

sudo apt install python3-pip

Once pip is installed, you can now install sshuttle by running the following command:

sudo pip3 install sshuttle

Step 3: Verify sshuttle installation

After the installation is complete, verify whether sshuttle is installed by running the following command:

sshuttle --help

If sshuttle is installed correctly, you should see output that displays the available options and commands.

Step 4: Using sshuttle

To use sshuttle, you need to connect to a remote server via ssh. Let's assume the following:

  • The remote server has an IP address of 123.45.67.89
  • The SSH port of the remote server is 22
  • The username on the remote server is user123
  • The remote server has an SSH public key authentication setup

To connect to the remote server via ssh using sshuttle, run the following command:

sudo sshuttle -r [email protected] 0/0 -vv

Once you successfully connect, all your traffic will be routed through the remote server. To disconnect from sshuttle, press Ctrl + C.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed sshuttle on Ubuntu Server Latest and learned how to use it to tunnel TCP and UDP traffic over an SSH connection.