Setup Help

Windows Setup

Step 1: Download WireGuard

1. Go to wireguard.com/install/
2. Click "Windows 7, 8, 10, 11" to download the installer
3. Run the installer as Administrator
4. Follow the installation wizard

Step 2: Import Configuration

1. Open WireGuard from the Start menu
2. Click "Import tunnel(s) from file"
3. Browse to your .conf file and select it
4. The tunnel will appear in the left panel

Step 3: Connect

1. Select your tunnel from the list
2. Click "Activate"
3. The status should change to "Active"
4. You'll see data transfer statistics

macOS Setup

Step 1: Install WireGuard

Choose one method:

Method A: Mac App Store

1. Open the Mac App Store
2. Search for "WireGuard"
3. Install the official WireGuard app

Method B: Direct Download

1. Go to wireguard.com/install/
2. Click "macOS" to download

Step 2: Import Configuration

1. Open WireGuard from Applications
2. Click "Import tunnel(s) from file"
3. Select your .conf file
4. The tunnel will appear in the sidebar

Step 3: Activate Tunnel

1. Select your tunnel
2. Toggle the switch to "On"
3. Confirm any security prompts

Linux Setup

Installation

Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wireguard

CentOS/RHEL/Fedora:

# CentOS/RHEL
sudo yum install epel-release
sudo yum install wireguard-tools

# Fedora
sudo dnf install wireguard-tools

Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S wireguard-tools

Configuration

1. Copy your config file to WireGuard directory:

   sudo cp your-config.conf /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf

2. Set proper permissions:

   sudo chmod 600 /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf

3. Start the tunnel:

   sudo wg-quick up wg0

Auto-start on Boot

sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

Useful Commands

iOS & Android Setup

Installation

iOS (iPhone/iPad):

1. Open the App Store
2. Search for "WireGuard" by WireGuard Development Team
3. Install the official app

Android:

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Search for "WireGuard" by WireGuard Development Team
3. Install the official app

Adding a Tunnel

Method 1: QR Code (Recommended)

1. Open the WireGuard app
2. Tap the "+" button
3. Select "Create from QR code"
4. Point camera at QR code from web interface
5. Give the tunnel a name
6. Tap "Save"

Method 2: Import File

1. Email or transfer the .conf file to your device
2. Open the WireGuard app
3. Tap "+" → "Create from file or archive"
4. Browse and select your config file
5. Tap "Save"

Connecting

1. Select your tunnel from the list
2. Toggle the switch to connect
3. Allow VPN permissions if prompted
4. Look for the VPN icon in your status bar

Mobile Tips

• iOS: Enable "Connect On Demand" for automatic connections
• Android: Enable "Always-on VPN" in system settings
• Monitor data usage if on a limited plan

Advanced Configuration

Understanding the Config File

[Interface]
PrivateKey = your-private-key-here
# Your device's private key (keep secret!)
Address = 44.190.40.10/24
# Your IP address in the VPN network
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1
# DNS servers to use
[Peer]
PublicKey = server-public-key-here
# Server's public key
Endpoint = 203.0.113.1:51820
# Update with PoP node's IP
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
# Which traffic to route through VPN
PersistentKeepalive = 25
# Keep connection alive (NAT traversal)

Common Configuration Options

Split Tunneling

Route only specific traffic through the VPN:

AllowedIPs = 44.0.0.0/9, 44.128.0.0/10
# Route only 44.0.0.0/9 & 44.128.0.0/10 through VPN
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
# Route everything

Troubleshooting Commands

Linux:

# Check interface status
sudo wg show

# View logs
journalctl -u wg-quick@wg0 -f

# Test connectivity (Example, use your IP)
ping 44.190.40.1

# Check routing
ip route show

Windows:

# Command Prompt (Example, use your IP)
ping 44.190.40.1
ipconfig /all
route print

Security Best Practices