GLWS · Networking

WireGuard / wg-easy.
On your own server.

A WireGuard management interface for organising a private VPN environment.

What it is for.

Common uses of WireGuard / wg-easy.

Common uses

  • Private network access
  • VPN client management
  • Remote administration

Keep in mind

VPN keys identify clients. Protect private keys, check forwarding rules and avoid exposing the management interface unnecessarily.

Sizing and setup.

Planning examples, not official minimum requirements.

Networking

Start with the whole stack.

Memory planning example
2 GB
Server environment
Linux / CPU-based VPS
Deployment method
Follow the publisher's documentation
Installed for you?
No. Your preference is saved with your configuration

Before you install

Check the current supported operating systems, deployment methods, dependencies and licence terms. What you need depends on your workload, not just the application's name.

Large datasets and busy workloads can need far more memory, storage or different hardware. Any external API or service subscriptions are separate.

Read the WireGuard / wg-easy documentation ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Things to decide before you install WireGuard / wg-easy.

Advice specific to this application.

Plan peers rather than only the gateway

Record which devices should connect and what each needs to reach. Keep peer credentials separate and remove unused access. A VPN configuration needs a route and firewall plan that matches the intended private resources.

Keep a route back to the server

Changing network rules can affect both VPN traffic and normal administration. Retain an independent management connection while testing the configuration. Document how peer access is revoked and protect the material needed to recreate the gateway.

Get the server ready.

Linux guides that help with this setup.

A repeatable deployment.

Four steps that make the environment easier to maintain.

  1. 01

    Check requirements

    Read the publisher's instructions and choose a supported installation method.

  2. 02

    Limit access

    Protect the dashboard, credentials and network endpoints before you expose any service.

  3. 03

    Persist your data

    Work out where the application keeps its state and store it separately from replaceable runtime files.

  4. 04

    Test recovery

    Back up the data and configuration, then check that you can restore them.

A checklist to keep.

Run through it before and after you install.

glws / application planningbash

$ application-checklist --name wireguard

[ ] Supported deployment method

[ ] Authentication and access restrictions

[ ] Independent data backup

[ ] Updates and restoration tested

root@glws:~#

WireGuard / wg-easy questions.

Quick answers before you choose resources.

Does choosing this application install it?

No. The configurator only saves your application preference. It does not connect to any infrastructure or run an installer.

How much memory will I need?

Use the planning example as a starting point only. Check the publisher's requirements and measure the whole stack under a realistic workload.

Who maintains the application?

You do. Self-hosted applications need updates, configuration and recovery planning from the operator. The publisher's documentation describes supported maintenance.

Where can I learn the server basics?

The knowledge base covers Linux access, packages, services, firewalls and backups.

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