How to install FreeRADIUS on Void Linux

FreeRADIUS is an open-source RADIUS server that provides authentication, authorization, and accounting services. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install FreeRADIUS on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you will need:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• Root privileges on the system
• An internet connection

Step 1 - Update the system

First, update the system with the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

This command will download and install the latest updates for your system.

Step 2 - Install FreeRADIUS

To install FreeRADIUS, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S freeradius

This command will install FreeRADIUS and all its dependencies.

Step 3 - Configure FreeRADIUS

The default configuration file for FreeRADIUS is located at /etc/raddb directory. You can edit this file to configure the server according to your needs.

Step 4 - Start FreeRADIUS

To start FreeRADIUS, run the following command:

sudo service freeradius start

This command will start the FreeRADIUS service.

Step 5 - Verify the installation

To verify the installation, run the following command:

sudo systemctl status freeradius

This command will display the status of the FreeRADIUS service. If the service is running, it should display a message indicating that it is active.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed FreeRADIUS on Void Linux. You can now configure the server to provide authentication, authorization, and accounting services to your network.