How I can use DigitalOcean server to build V2ray Vmess VPN

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Hi,

I know someone who lives in a country with very harsh internet access, and they can’t access free internet. The only way they can access internet is to use V2ray VPN.

Could you help me how I can use DigitalOcean to build a Vmess server to have access to free internet?

I can use DigitalOcean for Shadowbox internet access now; however, I don’t know if I can access Vmess VPN later with that, or I can’t. Please help me how I can use DigitalOcean server for V2ray Vmess internet.

KFSys · Accepted Answer

Heya, Step 1: Server Setup First, create a new droplet on DigitalOcean: Choose Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 Select at least the $6/month plan (1GB RAM) Choose a datacenter location outside the restricted region Step 2: Install V2Ray SSH into your server and run these commands: # Update system sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y # Install curl if not present sudo apt install curl -y # Install V2Ray using official script bash <(curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/v2fly/fhs-install-v2ray/master/install-release.sh) Step 3: Generate UUID Generate a UUID for your VMess configuration: cat /proc/sys/kernel/random/uuid Save this UUID - you’ll need it for both server and client configuration. Step 4: Configure V2Ray Server Create the configuration file: sudo nano /usr/local/etc/v2ray/config.json Add this configuration (replace YOUR_UUID_HERE with your generated UUID): { "inbounds": [{ "port": 443, "protocol": "vmess", "settings": { "clients": [{ "id": "YOUR_UUID_HERE", "alterId": 0 }] }, "streamSettings": { "network": "ws", "wsSettings": { "path": "/v2ray" } } }], "outbounds": [{ "protocol": "freedom", "settings": {} }] } Step 5: Start and Enable V2Ray # Start V2Ray service sudo systemctl start v2ray # Enable auto-start on boot sudo systemctl enable v2ray # Check status sudo systemctl status v2ray Step 6: Configure Firewall # Allow port 443 sudo ufw allow 443 # Enable firewall if not already enabled sudo ufw enable Step 7: Client Configuration For your friend to connect, they’ll need these details: Server : Your DigitalOcean droplet IP Port : 443 UUID : The UUID you generated Protocol : VMess Network : WebSocket (ws) Path : /v2ray TLS : None (for basic setup) Optional: Add TLS/SSL For better security and to avoid detection, consider adding TLS: Install Nginx and Certbot Get an SSL certificate for a domain pointing to your server Configure V2Ray to use TLS Regarding Your Shadowbox Question Your existing Shadowbox (Shadowsocks) setup and V2Ray VMess are different protocols. You can: Run both : Use different ports for each service Replace : Stop Shadowbox and use only V2Ray Choose based on performance : Test both and see which works better V2Ray VMess often performs better in heavily censored environments due to better traffic obfuscation. Important Notes Keep your server updated regularly Monitor server resources and upgrade if needed Consider changing ports periodically if connections become unstable Always ensure you’re complying with local laws regarding VPN usage This setup should provide reliable access to unrestricted internet. The WebSocket configuration helps disguise traffic as regular HTTPS traffic, making it harder to detect and block.

Hadi · Answer

I could not import the final client configuration to my V2BOX software at the end. Step 7 Please help me how I can add the final configuration to V2BOX software. I know that it’s possible to import final v2ray to the V2BOX software. Please let me know how I can import the final client configuration from clipboard, without manually entering the details, step 7. https://ibb.co/snJyqLv https://ibb.co/8gQg5NY8 I have uploaded 2 images from V2BOX and I hope you’re able to see it. image alt textimage caption image alt textimage caption

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