WireGuard – Modern VPN

WireGuard is a modern VPN that aims to be simpler, faster, and more secure than IPSec and OpenVPN. Its minimal codebase makes it easier to audit while providing excellent performance.

Key Features

• Simple: Easy configuration
• Fast: Kernel-level performance
• Modern Cryptography: ChaCha20, Curve25519
• Minimal Attack Surface: ~4000 lines of code
• Cross-Platform: Linux, Windows, macOS, mobile

Installation

Install WireGuard on Ubuntu:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wireguard

Usage Examples

WireGuard configuration:

# Generate keys
wg genkey | tee privatekey | wg pubkey > publickey

# Server config (/etc/wireguard/wg0.conf)
[Interface]
PrivateKey = server_private_key
Address = 10.0.0.1/24
ListenPort = 51820

[Peer]
PublicKey = client_public_key
AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32

# Start tunnel
sudo wg-quick up wg0

Benefits

WireGuard delivers VPN simplicity with superior performance. Its modern design eliminates configuration complexity while maintaining strong security.

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