Tinyproxy is a lightweight HTTP/HTTPS proxy server designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s an ideal solution for scenarios where you need a simple proxy server without the overhead of more complex solutions. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Tinyproxy on a Linux Debian 11 Server.
Step 1: Update Package Lists
Before we begin, it’s a good practice to ensure that your server’s package lists are up to date. Run the following command to accomplish this:
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Tinyproxy
Once the package lists are updated, we can proceed to install Tinyproxy. Use the following command to install it:
sudo apt install tinyproxy
During the installation process, you may be prompted to confirm the installation by typing ‘Y’ and then pressing ‘Enter’.
Step 3: Configure Tinyproxy
After the installation is complete, we need to configure Tinyproxy to suit our requirements. The main configuration file for Tinyproxy is located at /etc/tinyproxy/tinyproxy.conf
. Use your preferred text editor to open the file. For example:
sudo nano /etc/tinyproxy/tinyproxy.conf
Here are some key configurations you might want to consider:
- Port: By default, Tinyproxy listens on port 8888. You can change this port if needed by modifying the
Port
directive. - Allow and Deny rules: Control which clients are allowed to connect to the proxy server by specifying
Allow
andDeny
directives. By default, all connections are allowed. - Upstream Proxy: If you need to route traffic through another proxy server, you can configure the
Upstream
directive.
Make your desired changes to the configuration file, then save and close it.
Step 4: Restart Tinyproxy
After making changes to the configuration file, you need to restart the Tinyproxy service for the changes to take effect. Use the following command to restart the Tinyproxy service:
sudo systemctl restart tinyproxy
Step 5: Verify Tinyproxy Installation
To ensure that Tinyproxy is running and accessible, you can check its status using the following command:
sudo systemctl status tinyproxy
If Tinyproxy is running properly, you should see a message indicating that it is active and running.
Step 6: Test the Proxy Server
Finally, you can test the functionality of your Tinyproxy server by configuring a client device to use it as a proxy and accessing a website through it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Tinyproxy on your Linux Debian 11 Server. You can now utilize it to proxy HTTP/HTTPS traffic according to your requirements.
Remember to configure any necessary firewall rules to allow traffic to your Tinyproxy server if you haven’t done so already. Additionally, you may want to explore further configuration options in the Tinyproxy documentation for advanced use cases.