WireGuard

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Fast, modern VPN with simple configuration

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Deploy WireGuard in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select WireGuard

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual WireGuard Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy WireGuard manually with these simple steps.

SSH into Your Server

Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/wireguard
cd ~/apps/wireguard

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  wireguard:
    image: linuxserver/wireguard:latest
    cap_add:
      - NET_ADMIN
      - SYS_MODULE
    ports:
      - "51820:51820/udp"
    environment:
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
      - TZ=UTC
      - SERVERURL=<your-server-url>
      - SERVERPORT=51820
      - PEERS=3
      - PEERDNS=auto
    volumes:
      - wireguard_config:/config
      - /lib/modules:/lib/modules:ro
    sysctls:
      - net.ipv4.conf.all.src_valid_mark=1
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  wireguard_config:

Environment Configuration

PORTUDP port(default: 51820)

SERVER_URLServer URL

PEERSNumber of peers(default: 3)

Deploy with Docker Compose

Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 51820/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:51820

Skip the Terminal

There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.

Deploy WireGuard without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

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After Deployment

After deploying WireGuard with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Get peer configs from container

Distribute to clients

Test VPN connection

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

WireGuard FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting WireGuard

How do I deploy WireGuard with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select WireGuard from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for WireGuard?

WireGuard requires a minimum of 64MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing WireGuard data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard WireGuard backup and restore procedures.

How do I update WireGuard to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest WireGuard image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is WireGuard free to self-host?

WireGuard is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.