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Debian / Ubuntu Installation Guide

Section titled “Debian / Ubuntu Installation Guide”

  1. Unzip the downloaded Kraken Backconnect Proxy files and upload them to your home directory on the server.

  2. Make the binary executable:

    Terminal window
    sudo chmod +x kraken-linux-amd64

  3. Copy systemd service file to systemd directory and enable the service to start on boot:

    Terminal window
    sudo cp kraken-proxy.service /etc/systemd/system/
    sudo systemctl enable kraken-proxy

  4. Start the Kraken Proxy service:

    Terminal window
    sudo systemctl start kraken-proxy

  5. If you have a Firewall enabled, allow traffic on ports Optional

    • 5566 (Proxy)
    • 5680 (API)
    • 5776 (Web Interface)
    Terminal window
    sudo ufw allow 5566/tcp
    sudo ufw allow 5680/tcp
    sudo ufw allow 5776/tcp

  6. Access the web interface at http://<your-server-ip>:5776 and log in with the default credentials:

    • Backend URL: http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:5680
    • Username: my_proxy_user
    • Password: my_secure_proxy_password

  7. Change the default password after logging in for the first time to ensure security.

    • Navigate to Configuration -> Authentication
    • Update Username and password
    • Click Save Configuration
    • Click Restart Kraken to apply changes