Introduction
Shadowsocks is a scientific internet tool based on the Socks5 proxy protocol, and Shadowsocks-libev is one of its implementations in C language. This tutorial will guide you on how to install and configure the Shadowsocks-libev server on Debian systems to help you set up a private proxy server quickly.
Installing Shadowsocks-libev
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Update the package list bash sudo apt update
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Install Shadowsocks-libev bash sudo apt install shadowsocks-libev
Configuring Shadowsocks-libev
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Modify the configuration file bash sudo nano /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json
Fill in the server port, password, and other information in the configuration file.
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Restart the Shadowsocks-libev service bash sudo systemctl restart shadowsocks-libev.service
Verifying the Service
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Check the status of the Shadowsocks-libev service bash sudo systemctl status shadowsocks-libev.service
If you see active (running), it means the service is running normally.
Troubleshooting
Service Fails to Start
- Check the correctness of the configuration file path and content.
- Check system logs for more error information.
Slow Connection Speed
- Try changing ports to avoid port blocking.
- Check the stability of the server’s network connection.
FAQ
How to install Shadowsocks-libev on Debian?
- First, update the package list, then use the apt command to install the shadowsocks-libev package.
How to modify the configuration file of Shadowsocks-libev?
- Use the command sudo nano /etc/shadowsocks-libev/config.json to edit the configuration file.
How to verify if the Shadowsocks-libev service is running correctly?
- You can use the systemctl status command to check the service status; active (running) indicates normal operation.
How to fix the issue when Shadowsocks-libev service fails to start?
- Check the configuration file path and content, and check system logs for more error information.