{"id":3100,"date":"2025-08-08T00:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T07:58:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-wireguard-vpn-on-rocky-linux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-wireguard-vpn-on-rocky-linux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 WireGuard VPN on Rocky Linux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>WireGuard is a modern, fast, and secure VPN solution that is easy to set up and use. This guide will walk you through the installation of WireGuard VPN on Rocky Linux 9, which can be effectively hosted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS <\/a> for enhanced security and performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A Rocky Linux 9 server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<li>Access to the terminal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install WireGuard<\/h2>\n<p>To install WireGuard, run the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install wireguard-tools -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Configure WireGuard<\/h2>\n<p>Create a directory for the WireGuard configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mkdir \/etc\/wireguard<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Generate server and client keys:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/etc\/wireguard\r\nsudo wg genkey | tee server_private.key | wg pubkey &gt; server_public.key\r\nsudo wg genkey | tee client_private.key | wg pubkey &gt; client_public.key<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Create WireGuard Configuration File<\/h2>\n<p>Create a configuration file for the WireGuard server:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/wireguard\/wg0.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration, replacing <code>your_server_ip<\/code> and <code>client_ip<\/code> with your server&#8217;s public IP and desired client IP address:<\/p>\n<pre><code>[Interface]\r\nAddress = 10.0.0.1\/24\r\nSaveConfig = true\r\nPrivateKey = [Server Private Key]\r\nListenPort = 51820\r\n\r\n[Peer]\r\nPublicKey = [Client Public Key]\r\nAllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2\/32<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Start WireGuard<\/h2>\n<p>Enable IP forwarding by editing the sysctl configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/sysctl.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Uncomment the following line:<\/p>\n<pre><code>net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Apply the changes:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo sysctl -p<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Now start the WireGuard service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo wg-quick up wg0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Enable WireGuard to Start on Boot<\/h2>\n<p>To ensure WireGuard starts automatically on boot, run the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Configure the Client<\/h2>\n<p>On your client device, create a configuration file for WireGuard:<\/p>\n<pre><code>[Interface]\r\nAddress = 10.0.0.2\/32\r\nPrivateKey = [Client Private Key]\r\n\r\n[Peer]\r\nPublicKey = [Server Public Key]\r\nEndpoint = your_server_ip:51820\r\nAllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0\/0<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace the placeholders with the appropriate keys and IPs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 8: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed and configured WireGuard VPN on Rocky Linux 9, providing a secure and efficient way to connect to your network. This setup can greatly benefit from being hosted on a . For additional options, explore various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for optimal security and performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 WireGuard Installation Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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