# Setting up custom VPS
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**This setup is primarily designed for Raspberry Pi, but it also supports any Debian-based Linux distribution.**
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* For the best performance and lowest latency, we recommend renting a VPS from a hosting provider located in your country.
* When setting up the VPS, make sure to select **Debian** or **Ubuntu** as the operating system and confirm that the server offers enough bandwidth.
* After your hosting provider gives you the server’s **IP address** and **login credentials**, you can connect to it using **SSH**. Once logged in, update the system packages and then proceed with the setup.
## Install PiVPN
Official sources: and
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**Run command in terminal:**
```
curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash
```
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**Press Enter to confirm until next step.**
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**Select `yes` .**
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**Select your user.**
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**Select `WireGuard`.**
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**Confirm default port 51820**
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**Select DNS provider.**
* We recommend **CloudFlare** or **Google**. Use arrows and press **space** to confirm selection.
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**Choose static IP or DNS**
* If your server uses a static IP address, select the IP option.
* If you’re using a hostname or have configured Dynamic DNS, choose the DNS option and enter the hostname.
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**Enable security patches.**
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**Select `No` to "Reboot now?"**
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**Update VPN's IP address range (optional)**
* We recommend updating your VPN’s IP address range by editing the file:
```
/etc/pivpn/wireguard/setupVars.conf
```
* Locate the line that starts with `pivpnNET` and replace the default randomly generated subnet with a custom range, for example: `10.10.10.0`
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**Run installation command again**
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curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash
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**Select `Repair` .**
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**Run PiVPN**
* Run PiVPN using command:
```
pivpn -d
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* If the diagnostic detects an issue (such as the `missing iptables MASQUERADE rule`), type **`Y`** when prompted. This will automatically fix the problem that prevents VPN clients from accessing the internet.
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**Reboot your system**
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## Creating Clients
* You will need a separate config for each client (Jetson, Ground stations, Android devices…)
* To create a new config use:
```
pivpn -a
```
* This will prompt you to choose a virtual ip address and name for this client. We recommend keeping a similar structure:
* 10.10.10.2 – 10.10.10.9 **Ground stations**
* 10.10.10.10 – 10.10.10.250 **Jetsons**
* The generated client configurations are stored in `~/configs`.
* Copy the appropriate file to each Jetson device as: `/etc/wireguard/air.conf`
* Copy the corresponding file to your ground station as: `/etc/wireguard/ground.conf`
### For Android devices
* You can use the WireGuard app’s `Scan from QR code` feature.
* Run:
```
pivpn -qr
```
* Select a client, and a QR code will be displayed in your terminal, ready to scan.
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