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High-performance and highly configurable RADIUS server. Version 3.2.10 via Homebrew; verified 2026-07-29.
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overview
Package summary
High-performance and highly configurable RADIUS server
Project links
Commands and aliases
- checkrad
- dhcpclient
- map_unit
- rad_counter
- radattr
- radclient
- radconf2json
- radcrypt
- raddebug
- raddict2json
- radeapclient
- radiusd
- radlast
- radmin
- radmod2json
- radsecret
- radsniff
- radsqlrelay
- radtest
- radwho
- radzap
- rc.radiusd
- rlm_ippool_tool
- rlm_sqlippool_tool
- smbencrypt
history
Project history and usage
FreeRADIUS Server is a high-performance, highly configurable open source RADIUS and multi-protocol policy server. It is one of the canonical AAA packages for ISPs, enterprises, education networks, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and identity infrastructure.
Project history
The official About page says FreeRADIUS was founded in June 1999 by Miquel van Smoorenburg and Alan DeKok, with an alpha release in August 1999 and version 0.1 in May 2001. The project later expanded beyond the server into related RADIUS client, Apache, and PAM modules.
Adoption history
The official site describes FreeRADIUS as the most widely used RADIUS server in the world, used by major ISPs, telecommunications companies, eduroam, cloud identity providers, equipment vendors, and token-card manufacturers. The supplied package facts list Homebrew and openSUSE for this Homebrew package record, while upstream also points users to project packages and release notes.
How it is used
Administrators run radiusd and related utilities to centralize authentication, authorization, and accounting for 802.1X Wi-Fi, dialup, PPPoE, VPN, VoIP, and other network access systems. The upstream README emphasizes starting from the default configuration, running radiusd -X for debugging, and making small tested configuration changes.
Why package nerds care
FreeRADIUS is a classic heavyweight network-service package: it ships a daemon, many CLI tools, policy language, modules, dictionaries, SQL and directory integrations, sample configuration, documentation, and support utilities. Package details such as default config paths, module installation, database backends, and debug symbols directly affect whether administrators can deploy it.
Timeline
- 1999: FreeRADIUS founded in June; first public alpha released in August.
- 2001: Version 0.1 released in May.
- 2010s: FreeRADIUS became a default open source RADIUS choice for ISPs, education roaming, and enterprise networks.
- 2020s: The server is described by upstream as authenticating hundreds of millions of users daily and supporting RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, TACACS+, and VMPS.
Related projects
- Official related projects include freeradius-client, mod_auth_radius, and pam_radius_auth. FreeRADIUS is also closely tied to RADIUS, eduroam, SQL and LDAP backends, Active Directory, and network access equipment integrations.
Sources
security posture
Risk level: blue
broad file, network, media, or database tool signal.
Risk classifier
blue risk · medium confidence · tool
Why
- broad file, network, media, or database tool signal
Signals
- text:encrypt,sql,client,server
Install behavior
- No Homebrew bottle metadata was recorded.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
local files
Configuration and credential file locations
These source-backed paths show where this package keeps local settings or durable credentials. Automic Vault can use them as review targets for secret scanning, migration, and command approval.
Configuration files
Config paths the tool may read or write during local use.
- Unix
/etc/raddb/radiusd.conf
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
checkrad | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
dhcpclient | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
map_unit | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
rad_counter | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radattr | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radclient | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radconf2json | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radcrypt | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
raddebug | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
raddict2json | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radeapclient | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radiusd | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radlast | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radmin | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radmod2json | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radsecret | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radsniff | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radsqlrelay | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radtest | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radwho | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
radzap | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
rc.radiusd | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
rlm_ippool_tool | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
rlm_sqlippool_tool | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
smbencrypt | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-08-03
manager version3.2.10
manager updated2026-07-29
local dataunknown
upstreamnot available
latest detectednot detected
- okNo freshness warnings were generated.
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:freeradius-server |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.2.10 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Homepage | https://freeradius.org/ |
| Repository | https://github.com/FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29T14:13:06+09:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Bottle | not recorded |
| Service | none declared |
source trail
Generated from repository data
This page is generated by av-web from the private package SQLite artifact built by scripts/generate-pkg-sqlite.py.
Combined YAML source
View the package source record on GitHub.
Used sources
- Geiger risk classifier
- Nucleus package database
- curated configuration and credential file locations
- curated package history
- pkgdb category and tag curation