This section provides a step-by-step walkthrough for setting up Cluddy — from generating your keys locally to starting the client and host. The instructions are based on the recommended environment described on the Requirements page, but you may adapt them to your own setup.Follow each step in order to ensure a smooth installation and connection process:
1. Key generationHow to use Cluddy KeyGen to create RSA key pairs and set environment variables manually.
2. Host pre-setupPreparing your VPS: choosing a domain, setting environment variables (including AUTH_TOKEN), and meeting the basic prerequisites before running the installation.
3. Host setupUsing the activation command to fetch Cluddy Hostup from Cluddy servers, configure your VPS, install dependencies, set up SSL, and register Cluddy Host as a systemctl service.
4. Client environmentsSetting up the local environment variables required for Cluddy Client to function.
5. Client startingLaunching Cluddy Client, connecting to the host, exchanging keys, and starting secure data transportation.
