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.
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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 wireguardUsage 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 wg0Benefits
WireGuard delivers VPN simplicity with superior performance. Its modern design eliminates configuration complexity while maintaining strong security.
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