How to Install and Configure Cloudflared on Linux

To install the cloudflared package on a Linux system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update Your Package List

First, make sure your package list is up to date:

Step 2: Download the Cloudflared Package

Go to the Cloudflare download page to get the latest version of cloudflared for your architecture. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download it directly (assuming you are using a 64-bit system):

Step 3: Install the Package

Install the downloaded package using the dpkg command:

If there are any missing dependencies, fix them with:

Step 4: Verify the Installation

Check if cloudflared is installed correctly by running:

Optional: Configuring Cloudflared as a Service

To set up cloudflared as a system service, follow these steps:

Create a configuration file:

Create a directory for the configuration file if it doesn’t exist:

Create a configuration file /etc/cloudflared/config.yml with your desired settings. For example:

Create a systemd Service Unit File:

Create a file at /etc/systemd/system/cloudflared.service with the following content:

Enable and Start the Service:

Enable the service so that it starts on boot:

Start the service:

Check the Service Status:

Verify that the service is running correctly:

This setup should ensure that cloudflared is installed and running on your Linux system.