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WireGuard VPN Installation and Usage Guide

WireGuard is a modern, fast, and secure VPN solution. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure WireGuard on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

To use WireGuard, you need:

• The WireGuard application installed on your system.
• A VPN configuration file (e.g., wg-config.conf) provided by your system administrator.

!!! Each user should request only one configuration file per device and should NOT share it with other users or devices. !!!

Windows Installation

Downloading the Application

1. Go to the official WireGuard website: https://www.wireguard.com/install/ 2. Download the **Windows Installer**.

Installing the Application

1. Double-click the downloaded file (**wireguard-installer.exe**). 2. Follow the installation instructions. 3. After installation, open the WireGuard application.

Importing the Configuration File

1. Open the WireGuard application. 2. Click the "Import tunnel(s) from file" button. 3. Select the configuration file (**wg-config.conf**) provided by your system administrator.

Activating the VPN

1. Once the configuration file is loaded, click on the **Activate** button. 2. If the connection is successful, the status will change to **Active** (green).

Linux Installation

Installing WireGuard

1. Open a terminal. 2. Run the following command to install WireGuard:

sudo apt install wireguard    # For Debian-based systems (Ubuntu)
sudo dnf install wireguard    # For Fedora-based systems
sudo pacman -S wireguard-tools # For Arch Linux

Importing the Configuration File

1. Move the configuration file to the correct location:

cd ~/Downloads/
sudo cp wg-config.conf /etc/wireguard/

2. Ensure the correct file permissions:

sudo chmod 600 /etc/wireguard/wg-config.conf

Activating the VPN

To start the VPN connection, run:

sudo wg-quick up wg-config

To stop the VPN connection, run:

sudo wg-quick down wg-config

To check the status of the WireGuard connection:

wg

macOS Installation

Downloading and Installing WireGuard

1. Open the **App Store**. 2. Search for **WireGuard**. 3. Click **Install**.

Importing the Configuration File

1. Open the WireGuard application. 2. Click on **Import tunnel(s) from file**. 3. Select the configuration file (**wg-config.conf**).

Activating the VPN

1. Click on the tunnel you imported. 2. Click the **Activate** button.

Once activated, your internet traffic will be routed through the VPN.

Checking Connection Status

To verify your VPN connection, visit: https://www.whatismyip.com/

Your IP address should match the one assigned by the VPN server.

Troubleshooting

Q: My WireGuard connection does not work. What should I do? A: Check the following:

• Ensure that the configuration file is correctly imported.
• Verify that your internet connection is active.
• Restart the WireGuard service:

  sudo wg-quick down wg-config
  sudo wg-quick up wg-config

• If the problem persists, contact your system administrator.

Q: I cannot browse the internet after connecting to WireGuard. A: This could be due to incorrect routing. Check with:

ip route

Ensure that your VPN server is properly configured.

Q: How do I disconnect from WireGuard? A: Click **Deactivate** in the WireGuard interface or run:

sudo wg-quick down wg-config

Conclusion

You have now installed and configured WireGuard on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Always ensure your VPN is active when working remotely for security and privacy.

If you encounter any issues, contact your system administrator for further assistance.