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After successfully installing your Outline server, you'll be directed to the
server details page within Outline Manager. This page is your central hub for
generating and managing access to your server using access
keys.
Create and share access keys
Create a new key: Click the small + icon at the bottom of the page
to create new keys.
Share the new key: To the right of each key, there's a share icon you
can click to get an invitation. Copy this invitation and distribute it to
the intended user through your preferred messaging platform.
User invitation process
Upon receiving the invitation, the user will follow these steps to connect to
your Outline server:
The user clicks the provided installation link on their device.
If the Outline app is not already installed, the user will be prompted to
download and install it.
The Outline app automatically prompts the user to add your server using the
unique access key embedded within the invitation link.
The user can now use the Connect and Disconnect buttons within the
Outline app to control their access to the internet through your Outline
server.
Revoke access to your server
Managing user access is crucial. Outline Manager provides a straightforward
method for revoking access when necessary.
Locate the key: Navigate to the server details page in Outline Manager
and identify the access key corresponding to the user whose access you want
to revoke.
Delete the key: To the right of the key, you'll find a menu icon. Click
the menu icon and select Remove.
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