WireGuard
Open SourceGPL-2.0Ultra-fast and modern VPN protocol
Description
WireGuard is an extremely lean and fast VPN protocol that uses state-of-the-art cryptography. With only around 4,000 lines of code, it is significantly easier to audit than older VPN solutions. WireGuard is integrated into the Linux kernel and delivers excellent performance with minimal latency. It is ideal for secure point-to-point connections and network tunnels.
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Platforms
LinuxWindowsmacOSAndroidiOS
Replaces the following proprietary tools
NordVPN→WireGuard
ExpressVPN→WireGuard
Self-Hosting
WireGuard can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#kryptographie#kernel#tunnel#performance#c
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