# Install & Configure

## Welcome! <a href="#welcome" id="welcome"></a>

Relays in the Anyone Network run the **anon** binary. This is currently designed for Linux operating systems, unlike the more mainstream macOS and Windows commonly found on home computers. However, there are several options available for running anon on various machines, with even more coming in the future.

Have a **Debian** based installation? Skip straight to [#anon-debian-quick-install](#anon-debian-quick-install "mention"). If not, continue below to setup your environment.&#x20;

## First thing first: Set Up Your Environment <a href="#first-thing-first-set-up-your-environment" id="first-thing-first-set-up-your-environment"></a>

In the first steps of this Relay Series you can choose the best option for setting up your environment for relaying and encrypting internet traffic, and then proceed to the installation chapter, configure the relay for the network you are using it in and participate in the rewards Program.&#x20;

**Let's get started, select a tutorial..**

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## Anyone Debian Quick install <a href="#anon-debian-quick-install" id="anon-debian-quick-install"></a>

If you are running a Debian-based distribution, you can use the method below to copy and execute a bash script in your terminal prompt to install the anon package instantly. After installation, you'll be prompted with some follow-up questions to configure your relay.

{% code title="Copy ->" overflow="wrap" %}

```bash
sudo /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anyone-protocol/anon-install/refs/heads/main/install.sh)"
```

{% endcode %}

**See the Linux installation page for a more descriptive instruction and examples of the input.**

{% content-ref url="start/install-anon-on-linux" %}
[install-anon-on-linux](https://docs.anyone.io/relay/start/install-anon-on-linux)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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This page helps you find links to Virtualization guides on Windows and macOS or Ubuntu Server Installation Guide. Next step, after that, install the anon Software and sign up for rewards.

## Hardware Virtualization <a href="#hardware-virtualization" id="hardware-virtualization"></a>

There are a couple of options for running a relay on different Operating Systems, utilizing Virtualization is one of them. This guide will instruct you on how to install a Virtualization tool in for different Operating Systems as well as creating a Virtual Machine running Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS, which the Anon Relay software later on can be installed on.

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## Operating system <a href="#operating-system" id="operating-system"></a>

For help installing a reliable and versatile Debian-based operating system, we offer a Ubuntu Server Installation Guide.

Follow step-by-step instructions for installing Ubuntu Server 22.04, a robust platform renowned for its stability, security, and extensive support for a wide range of applications and services.

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## Remote Management <a href="#remote-management" id="remote-management"></a>

SSH (Secure Shell) is a tool for securely managing remote servers. It allows you to log in to a server from your local machine and execute commands as if you were sitting at the server's console.

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### CLI Software <a href="#software" id="software"></a>

Once you've set up your hardware virtualization or dedicated hardware and installed a Debian-based Linux Operating System like the Ubuntu Server from the guide above, let's install the Anon Relay Software with a one-line bash script or following the [apt resources](https://docs.anyone.io/relay/start/install-anon-on-linux/apt).

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## Token Rewards <a href="#rewards" id="rewards"></a>

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