3X-UI: Step-by-Step Configuration for Private VPN

If you have rented a VPS on DigitalOcean or Aeza, you are already 50% of the way to digital freedom. Now, you need a dashboard to manage your connections without touching the command line every day.

3X-UI is the gold standard for private VPN management. It is fast, lightweight, and supports the most modern stealth protocols.

Prerequisites

• A VPS with Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04.
• SSH access to your server (via Terminal or PuTTY).

Step 1: Install 3X-UI

Connect to your server via SSH and run this single command:

bash <(curl -Ls https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M33S/3x-ui/main/install.sh)

Follow the prompts:

1. Username/Password: Pick a strong combination.
2. Port: Use 2053 (default) or a custom high port.

Step 2: Access the Panel

Open your browser and navigate to: http://vps_ip:2053. Log in with your new credentials.

Step 3: Create your “Reality” Inbound

The magic happens here. In the “Inbounds” tab, click “Add Inbound”:

1. Protocol: vless
2. Port: 443
3. Transmission: tcp (standard)
4. Security: reality
5. SNI: Use www.microsoft.com or www.apple.com.
6. Reality Keys: Click “Get New Cert” to generate fresh keys.

Step 4: Connect

Once created, click the QR Code icon next to your inbound. Scan it with your client (Streisand on iOS, v2rayNG on Android) and you are live.

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Check our private VPN setup service if you don’t want to do this manually.