How to Install Inlets on NixOS Latest
Inlets is an open-source tool that allows you to create a secure, encrypted tunnel between two networks. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Inlets on NixOS.
Prerequisites
- A NixOS server
- Root access to the server
- Basic knowledge of the Nix package manager
Step 1: Install Inlets
Open a terminal and login to your NixOS server.
Update the package manager using the command below:
sudo nix-channel --update sudo nix-env --upgradeInstall inlets using the nix package manager:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.inlets
Step 2: Generate Token
Create a new project on the inlets website and generate a token.
Copy the token to your clipboard.
Step 3: Start Inlets Server
Start the inlets server using the following command:
inlets server --token [YOUR_TOKEN]Replace
[YOUR_TOKEN]with the token you generated in the previous step.
Step 4: Connect Client to Server
Install inlets on your client machine using the same process used for the server.
To connect to the server, use the following command:
inlets client --remote "ws://[SERVER_IP]:8000" --upstream "http://localhost:80"Replace
[SERVER_IP]with the IP address of your server.
Conclusion
In summary, Inlets provides an easy way to create a secure, encrypted tunnel between two networks. By following these steps, you can quickly install and use Inlets on your NixOS server.