WireGuard VPS — Fastest Protocol — Full Root Access

WireGuard VPS — Blazing-Fast Self-Hosted VPN

The fastest, most modern VPN protocol on dedicated high-performance Cloud VPS. Full root access, 10 Gbps port, 35+ global exit locations. Deploy WireGuard in under 5 minutes.

Fastest VPN Protocol Full Root Access 10 Gbps Dedicated 35+ Exit Locations From $5/mo
<5min
WireGuard Install
10Gbps
Dedicated Port
$5
Starting /mo
35+
Server Locations
Peer Connections
AMD Ryzen CPU
DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD
10 Gbps Port
DDoS Protected
Full Root Access
35+ Locations
Instant Deploy
Protocol Overview

Why Wireguard on a VPS?

WireGuard is the fastest, most modern, and most elegant VPN protocol available. Its kernel-level implementation, minimal codebase, and state-of-the-art cryptography make it the top recommendation for any new VPN server deployment on a Cloud VPS.

~4,000 Line Codebase — Auditable

WireGuard's entire codebase is ~4,000 lines — a fraction of OpenVPN's 100,000+ lines. A smaller attack surface means fewer vulnerabilities and easier independent security audits.

Near-Zero Overhead, Near-Line-Rate Speed

WireGuard runs in the Linux kernel (kernel module since Linux 5.6). Encryption and decryption happen at kernel level, eliminating userspace context switching. Throughput on a Host4Fun VPS approaches the full 10 Gbps port capacity.

5-Second Reconnect on Mobile

WireGuard maintains connection state efficiently, enabling sub-second reconnects when switching networks on mobile devices. No dropped tunnels when moving between Wi-Fi and mobile data — critical for always-on mobile VPN usage.

Stealth via UDP — No Persistent State

WireGuard is "silent" by default — it does not respond to unsolicited packets, making the server's open port invisible to port scanners. Clients authenticate via public keys only, with no handshake until a valid peer connects.

Protocol Specs
Protocol
WireGuard / UDP
Default Port
51820/UDP
Encryption
ChaCha20 / Poly1305
Key Exchange
Curve25519
Auth Hashing
BLAKE2s
Kernel Level
Linux 5.6+ native
Key Advantages

Why Host4Fun for Wireguard

Everything that makes a Host4Fun Cloud VPS the ideal foundation for your Wireguard server.

Kernel-Level Performance

WireGuard is built into the Linux kernel since version 5.6. Encryption and decryption run at kernel level — bypassing the userspace overhead that makes OpenVPN slower. On a Host4Fun AMD Ryzen VPS, WireGuard delivers near-line-rate VPN throughput.

Fastest VPN Protocol Available

Benchmarks consistently show WireGuard delivering 2-4x the throughput of OpenVPN on the same hardware. On a 10 Gbps Host4Fun VPS, WireGuard can saturate most consumer internet connections without breaking a sweat.

Modern Cryptography Stack

WireGuard uses ChaCha20 for symmetric encryption, Poly1305 for authentication, Curve25519 for key exchange, BLAKE2s for hashing, and SipHash24 for hashtable keys — all modern, audited cryptographic primitives with no legacy cipher negotiation.

Stealth — Silent on Port Scans

WireGuard does not respond to unauthenticated packets. A port scanner probing your VPS will see the WireGuard port as closed/filtered. Only authenticated peers with the correct public key can initiate a handshake.

Roaming & Always-On Mobile VPN

WireGuard handles IP address changes transparently. Moving from Wi-Fi to mobile data reconnects in milliseconds. This makes WireGuard far superior to OpenVPN for mobile VPN usage where network changes are frequent.

Unlimited Peers — QR Code Sharing

Add unlimited client peers to your WireGuard server. Each peer gets a public/private keypair and a config file (or QR code). Revoke access by removing a peer's public key — no certificate revocation lists or PKI infrastructure needed.

35+ Global Exit Locations

Deploy your WireGuard server in any of 35+ Host4Fun locations. Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Singapore, Tokyo — choose exactly where your traffic exits the VPN tunnel.

Dedicated 10 Gbps Port

Your Host4Fun VPS has a dedicated 10 Gbps network port. No bandwidth sharing with other VPN users like commercial services. WireGuard on a dedicated 10 Gbps port delivers the fastest possible self-hosted VPN experience.

From $5/mo — No Per-Device Fees

Commercial VPN subscriptions charge $5-15/mo per person and limit device counts. A $5/mo Host4Fun VPS running WireGuard serves unlimited devices for unlimited users at a single fixed monthly cost.

Complete Guide

Install Wireguard on Your VPS

Step-by-step server setup + client configuration for all major platforms.

root@vpn-server — Wireguard Install
# 1 — SSH into your fresh Cloud VPS
local$ ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP
[OK] Connected — Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

# 2 — Download the WireGuard installer
[root@vps ~]# curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angristan/wireguard-install/master/wireguard-install.sh
[root@vps ~]# chmod +x wireguard-install.sh && bash wireguard-install.sh
[~~] Installing WireGuard + kernel module...
[OK] WireGuard installed (~2 min)

# 3 — Answer prompts (IP auto-detected)
[?] Client name: my-laptop
[?] Client IP: 10.66.66.2
[?] DNS: 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)

# 4 — Config saved + QR code displayed
[OK] Config: wg0-client-my-laptop.conf
[OK] QR code displayed — scan with WireGuard app

# 5 — Add another client anytime
[root@vps ~]# bash wireguard-install.sh
[?] Choose: Add a new client
[root@vps ~]#

iOS / iPadOS

WireGuard app — scan QR code

1Install "WireGuard" from the App Store
2Tap the "+" button then "Create from QR Code"
3Scan the QR code displayed on your VPS terminal
4Name the tunnel (e.g. "Host4Fun VPN")
5Toggle the tunnel on — connected immediately

Android

WireGuard app — import QR code

1Install "WireGuard" from Google Play
2Tap the "+" button then "Scan from QR code"
3Scan the QR code displayed on your VPS terminal
4Tap the toggle to connect — done
wg0-client-name.conf` can also be transferred manuall

Windows

WireGuard app — import .conf file

1Install WireGuard from wireguard.com/install/
2Download wg0-client-name.conf from your VPS via SCP
scp root@YOUR_IP:wg0-client-name.conf .
4Open WireGuard app, click "Import tunnel(s) from file"
5Select the .conf file and toggle the tunnel on

macOS

WireGuard app — import .conf file

1Install "WireGuard" from the Mac App Store
2Download the .conf file from your VPS via SCP
scp root@YOUR_IP:wg0-client-name.conf ~/Desktop/
4In WireGuard app: File > Import Tunnel(s) from File
5Select the .conf file and activate the tunnel

Linux

Native WireGuard — no app needed

apt install wireguard` (Debian/Ubuntu
2Copy wg0-client-name.conf to /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf
sudo wg-quick up wg0` to connecsudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0` for auto-start on boosudo wg show` to verify connection statu
Comparison

Wireguard VPS vs Alternatives

Self-hosted Wireguard on Host4Fun vs commercial VPNs and other protocols.

FeatureWireguard (Host4Fun)Commercial VPNOpenVPN VPSIPSec/IKEv2 VPS
Protocol SpeedFastest availableThrottled (shared)MediumMedium
Codebase Size~4,000 linesN/A~100,000 lines~50,000 lines
Kernel-LevelYes (Linux 5.6+)NoNo (userspace)Partial
Zero LogsConfigurable — you controlTrust requiredYou controlYou control
Dedicated Bandwidth10 Gbps dedicatedShared with thousands10 Gbps dedicated10 Gbps dedicated
Monthly CostFrom $5/mo — unlimited users$5–$15/mo per personFrom $5/mo — unlimited usersFrom $5/mo
Mobile RoamingSub-second reconnectVariableSlow reconnectFast (IKEv2)
Client App RequiredYes (free apps all platforms)No app neededYesNative on iOS/macOS/Win
Use Cases

Who Uses Wireguard VPS?

Real-world use cases for self-hosted Wireguard on a Cloud VPS — from personal privacy to enterprise deployments.

Personal Privacy on Public Wi-Fi

Encrypt all traffic on hotel, airport, and cafe Wi-Fi. WireGuard's lightweight overhead means your mobile battery isn't drained by your VPN — and sub-second reconnect keeps you protected whenever you switch networks.

Family VPN — Unlimited Devices

One $5/mo VPS running WireGuard protects every device in your family. Generate a QR code per device in 30 seconds. No per-device fees, no subscription per family member — share one VPS across everyone.

Remote Team Secure Access

Issue WireGuard configs per team member from a centralized VPS. Team members access internal resources through the VPN tunnel. Revoke access instantly by removing a peer key — no certificate revocation infrastructure needed.

Developer Multi-Region Testing

Deploy WireGuard VPS servers in multiple regions. Connect to the appropriate regional server to test geo-specific application behavior, CDN routing, or API responses from different geographic locations.

Gaming — Reduce Latency

Connect to a WireGuard VPS in the same data center region as your game server. Route game traffic through a lower-latency VPS network path to reduce ping and protect against DDoS attacks targeting your home IP.

Business Travel Security

Secure all device traffic when working from hotels and conference venues. WireGuard's always-on capability keeps the tunnel active seamlessly — no manual reconnection when switching between hotel and conference Wi-Fi.

VPN VPS Plans

Choose Your Wireguard VPS Plan

All plans include a dedicated public IPv4, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and full root access.

Starter
Personal — 1-5 users
$5/mo
 
  • 1 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 1 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated IPv4
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Basic
Family — 5-15 users
$7/mo
 
  • 2 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 2 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated IPv4
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Most Popular
Professional
Team — 15-50 users
$14/mo
 
  • 4 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 4 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 60 GB NVMe SSD
  • 8 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated IPv4
  • Priority Support
  • DDoS Protection
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Business
Corporate — 50+ users
$28/mo
 
  • 6 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Dedicated IPv4
  • Priority Support
  • DDoS Protection
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Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes. Dedicated IPv4 included on all plans.

VPN Server Locations

35+ Global VPN Server Locations

Deploy your Wireguard server in any of 35+ global locations. City-level precision.

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Atlanta
Georgia, USA
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New York City
New York, USA
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Los Angeles
California, USA
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Miami
Florida, USA
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Dallas
Texas, USA
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Chicago
Illinois, USA
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Seattle
Washington, USA
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San Jose
California, USA
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Ashburn
Virginia, USA
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Phoenix
Arizona, USA
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Las Vegas
Nevada, USA
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Canada
Canada
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Frankfurt
Germany
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London
United Kingdom
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Paris
France
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
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Warsaw
Poland
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Helsinki
Finland
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Oslo
Norway
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Madrid
Spain
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Milan
Italy
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Bucharest
Romania
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Singapore
Singapore
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Tokyo
Japan
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Johor
Malaysia
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Sydney
Australia
FAQ

Wireguard VPS FAQ

Common questions about running a Wireguard server on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

Any Host4Fun Cloud VPS works excellently for WireGuard. The Starter plan ($5/mo, 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 1 TB bandwidth) is perfect for personal use. WireGuard is extremely lightweight — it runs on as little as 256 MB RAM and uses minimal CPU even at high throughput due to its kernel-level implementation.
WireGuard on a Host4Fun VPS can deliver near-line-rate throughput approaching the full 10 Gbps port capacity. In practice, VPN speed is limited by your client internet connection, not the VPS. Most consumer connections (100 Mbps–1 Gbps) will be fully saturated by WireGuard's performance.
Use the angristan/wireguard-install script: SSH into your VPS, run `curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angristan/wireguard-install/master/wireguard-install.sh && bash wireguard-install.sh`, answer the prompts, and scan the QR code on your phone. Total time: under 5 minutes.
Yes. WireGuard supports unlimited peer configurations. Each user gets their own keypair and config file. There is no per-user overhead — WireGuard handles concurrent connections from many peers efficiently. A $5/mo VPS comfortably serves 10-20 simultaneous users.
Choose the location closest to where you will connect from for the lowest latency VPN performance. If you want to appear to be in a specific country or city, choose a VPS in that location. Host4Fun offers city-level location selection across 35+ locations in USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
WireGuard uses UDP on port 51820 by default. Some corporate or restrictive networks may block non-standard UDP ports. If you face blocking, you can change WireGuard to use port 443/UDP, though UDP 443 may still be filtered. For heavily restricted environments, consider OpenVPN on TCP 443 or Shadowsocks instead.
Run the wireguard-install.sh script again and select "Add a new client". Each run generates a new keypair and QR code for the new client. You can add as many clients as needed — there is no limit imposed by WireGuard itself.
WireGuard defaults to UDP port 51820. This port can be changed during installation or by editing /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf. Make sure to open the chosen port in your VPS firewall (UFW or iptables) after changing it.
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