WireGuard® Configuration Guide for all Major Platforms

WireGuard® is the latest VPN protocol with state-of-the-art security and greatly optimized performance. This protocol was originally released for the Linux kernel, but now it is cross-platform and can be deployed on any platform. More information about WireGuard® features you can find in the article What is a WireGuard® protocol?

This guide provides detailed instruction on how to configure a WireGuard® connection on your Windows device. Keep reading and figure out how to get started with a WireGuard® VPN client and become completely anonymous on the internet.

There are two methods to configure a secure WireGuard® connection on Windows PC or laptop. Choose one of them and forget what geo-blocks and internet surveillance mean:

1. Method 1. How to configure WireGuard® connection manually?
   1. Generate WireGuard® configurations for Windows device
   2. Use generated settings to configure WireGuard® connection
2. Method 2. How to configure WireGuard® using VPN Unlimited?

Method 1. How to Configure WireGuard® Connection Manually

I. Generate WireGuard® configurations for your Windows device

First of all, you need to create the WireGuard® configurations in your User Office. To do this, follow a few simple steps described below.

1. Get a VPN Unlimited subscription.
2. Go to the User Office and log in using your KeepSolid ID.
3. Navigate to the Your subscriptions section and press Manage next to the VPN Unlimited service.
4. In the Manual Configurations section, select an existing device or create a new one, pick server location and choose the WireGuard® VPN protocol.

Note: If you are out of free devices, delete a device that is no longer in use or get additional slots.

5. Click Generate to get manual WireGuard® configurations for your Windows device.

If you still have any questions, check out this comprehensive guide on how to create manual VPN settings.

II. Use generated settings to configure a WireGuard® connection

1. Download the WireGuard app from the official website.

2. Open the WireGuard app, press Import tunnel(s) from file, and select the WireGuard® configuration file that was previously downloaded from your User Office.

3. Press the Activate button. Now your secure WireGuard® VPN connection is established.

Method 2. How to Configure WireGuard® Connection Using Our Windows VPN Client

Note: VPN Unlimited is compatible with devices running Windows 7 and higher.
Note: VPN Unlimited is also available as a part of the MonoDefense® security bundle.

1. Launch VPN Unlimited on your Windows device.
2. Open the app Menu. To do this, press the  button in the top left corner of the main screen.

3. Go to the Settings tab and select Protocols. 

Note: If your VPN connection is active it will be automatically re-connected using the chosen VPN protocol.

4. Select the WireGuard® VPN protocol and move back to the main screen.

5. Choose the appropriate server location and enjoy a fast and reliable WireGuard® VPN connection.

That’s all for today! We hope our tutorial helps you and now you can easily set up a WireGuard® VPN connection on your Windows PC or laptop. 

If you need to configure WireGuard® protocol on other devices, check out our Manuals page or contact our customer support team via support@keepsolid.com.

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