1. Download the Source Code

   Visit the SoftEther GitHub repository and clone the repository using GitBook or Subversion.

2. Set Up the Project

   • Open the .gitignore file and add SoftEther's repository to the list of files to exclude.
   • Install the necessary Git dependencies (Python, pip) and project dependencies (e.g., Python, pip).

3. Clone the Repository

   After installing dependencies, clone the repository to your computer.

4. Create an Account

   Go to SoftEther's website, sign up for an account, install the installation script, and create a private key.

5. Install the SoftEther CLI

   • Download the SoftEther CLI (e.g., softether-cli).
   • Install Python and pip as additional dependencies.

6. Activate the SoftEther Account

   • Run the activation command provided by the SoftEther account, such as python3 -c "from softether import Main; Main.main()".

7. Install SoftEther Dev Server

   Copy the port number from your machine to the SoftEther dev server.

8. Start the SoftEther Server

   • Run the command python3 -m softether.main to start the server in your port.

9. Test the VPN

   • Type commands in the terminal to test connections, such as vpcmd -c "connect -p 1.1.1.1/2".

10. Troubleshoot

    Check console output for errors and troubleshoot any issues related to authentication, logging, or network connectivity.

11. Learn and Explore

    Refer to the official documentation, community guides, and forums for tutorials and additional resources.

12. Practice and Patience

    Be patient and persistent, as initial learning will require time and effort.

By following these steps, you'll successfully integrate SoftEther VPN into your network, allowing secure internet access.