Outline, developed by Jigsaw (Google), makes it incredibly easy to deploy your own VPN. It uses the robust Shadowsocks protocol to resist sophisticated censorship.
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@10.0.0.1:443/?outline=1
Unlike complex config files, Outline uses a single "Access Key" string. Users just copy-paste this into the Outline Client to connect.
The Outline Client (App) is one of the simplest VPN apps available. One button to connect, zero settings to confuse users.
Uses Shadowsocks, a protocol designed specifically to look like random noise, making it very hard for DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) to identify.
The code is fully open-source and regularly audited by security firms (Radically Open Security).
Designed for simplicity, it lacks advanced features like port forwarding, split tunneling configuration, or custom DNS settings in the UI.
While supported, UDP over Shadowsocks can sometimes be less stable than WireGuard for gaming.
Outline separates the "Manager" (Admin) from the "Client" (User) completely.
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key link with your users (via email, chat, etc).
Figure 1: Key Distribution Flow