ZeroTier is a powerful and easy-to-use VPN solution that allows you to create secure networks and connect devices across the globe. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process of the ZeroTier VPN client on CentOS 7.
Step 1: Install EPEL Repository
First, you need to install the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository, which contains additional packages for CentOS.
yum install epel-release
Step 2: Install Snapd
ZeroTier is available as a snap package, so you need to install the snapd package first.
yum install snapd
Step 3: Enable and Start snapd Service
Enable and start the snapd socket service.
systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
Step 4: Create a Symbolic Link
Create a symbolic link to the snap directory.
ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap
Step 5: Install ZeroTier
Install the ZeroTier client using the snap command.
snap install zerotier
Step 6: Reboot the System
It’s recommended to reboot your system to ensure all changes are applied properly.
reboot
Step 7: Join a ZeroTier Network
Once your system has rebooted, you can join a ZeroTier network using the following command. Replace 9e1948db6341e97f
with your network ID.
zerotier-cli join 9e1948db6341e97f That's it! You have successfully installed and configured the ZeroTier VPN client on CentOS 7. You can now start using ZeroTier to create secure networks and connect devices. yum install epel-release yum install snapd systemctl enable --now snapd.socket ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap snap install zerotier reboot zerotier-cli join 9e1948db6341e97f