People who want a private tunnel on untrusted networks.
GLWS · Use cases
Your own VPN.
WireGuard on a small VPS.
WireGuard is fast and small, so the cheapest plan runs it comfortably. Route your traffic through your server or reach private services from anywhere.
Who it is for.
Typical reasons people choose it.
Teams that want to reach private services without exposing them to the internet.
Anyone who prefers to run their own VPN instead of renting one.
Choose a size.
What fits where. These are guides, so measure your own workload.
1 GB
More than enough for a personal VPN with a few devices.
2 GB
Room to run other small services beside it.
GLWS plans that fit.
The lowest-priced GLWS VPS plans with enough memory.
Get started with GLWS.
Three steps.
- Install WireGuard and create key pairs, as in the setup guide.
- Open one UDP port and enable forwarding.
- Add each device as a peer with its own address, and test that traffic goes through the server.
Guides for this setup.
Step-by-step instructions from the knowledge base.
Set up a WireGuard VPN on your VPS
Create a WireGuard server and a client, route traffic through the VPS, open one UDP port and test that nothing leaks.
Read guide →Configure a VPS firewall without losing SSH
Allow the SSH port you actually use before enabling UFW or firewalld, then test access from another terminal.
Read guide →Harden SSH and block repeated logins with Fail2ban
Turn off password and root logins with a drop-in file, test it safely, then install Fail2ban to ban addresses that keep guessing.
Read guide →Reach private applications through an SSH tunnel
Use SSH port forwarding to open databases, dashboards and admin tools from your computer without exposing them to the internet.
Read guide →Diagnose packet loss and slow downloads
Measure latency, loss and throughput with ping, mtr and iperf3, read the results correctly and gather useful evidence for a support ticket.
Read guide →FAQ
Questions.
Quick answers.
Which plan do I need for a VPN?
The smallest plan is enough for a personal WireGuard server. It uses very little memory.
Where will my traffic appear to come from?
From the location you choose for the VPS. Pick the location that matches where you want to appear.
Is it legal and allowed?
Use it lawfully and follow the acceptable use policy.