Once configured, the service is managed via the wg-quick tool: : sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0 Enable on boot : sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
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: Ensure your server has a reserved local IP so the port forward doesn't break after a reboot. ### Service Management 51820 rar
51820 is the default port used by , a modern, high-performance VPN protocol. A "write-up" for this usually refers to the network configuration and security steps required to make a WireGuard server accessible from the internet. 🛡️ Port Configuration (51820/UDP)
: Access your router's settings and forward External Port 51820 (UDP) to the Internal IP of your server. Once configured, the service is managed via the
💡 : 51820 is only for UDP traffic. If you configure a TCP rule by mistake, the VPN will not connect.
: On Linux (using UFW), run: sudo ufw allow 51820/udp . A "write-up" for this usually refers to the
Unlike many other VPNs that use TCP, WireGuard strictly uses . If you do not explicitly allow UDP traffic, the connection will fail without an error message because WireGuard is designed to be "silent" and not respond to unauthorized packets. ## Network Setup Steps