Wg-easy: A Web UI for WireGuard That Just Works

Setting up a VPN shouldn’t feel like configuring a spaceship. If you’ve ever wrestled with WireGuard’s config files or wished for a simpler way to manage clients, wg-easy is here to save the day.

This open-source project wraps WireGuard in a clean, web-based admin UI, making it dead simple to spin up a VPN server and manage connections—no CLI headaches required.

What It Does

wg-easy combines WireGuard (the fast, modern VPN protocol) with a lightweight web interface. You get:

• One-command setup (thanks to Docker)
• A dashboard to add, remove, or toggle clients
• QR code generation for mobile setups
• Live traffic stats (Tx/Rx) per client
• IPv6, CIDR, and even Prometheus metrics support

No more manually editing wg0.conf or distributing keys via email.

Why It’s Cool

1. Zero-Friction Management: The UI lets you onboard new devices in seconds—perfect for teams or personal use.
2. Bonus Features: Client expiration, 2FA, and automatic light/dark mode.
3. Under the Hood: It’s just WireGuard, so you keep all the speed and security without bloat.

How to Try It

Run it with Docker (you’ll need docker-compose):

docker-compose up -d

Then hit http://localhost:51821 (default credentials: admin/pass).

For detailed guides (Caddy, Traefik, etc.), check the docs.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve avoided WireGuard because of its CLI-centric workflow, wg-easy is the bridge you’ve wanted. It’s ideal for:

• Devs who need secure access to cloud instances
• Small teams managing remote devices
• Anyone who prefers clicking over typing wg-quick commands

The project’s active (20K+ GitHub stars) and AGPL-licensed—so you can self-host without lock-in.

Give it a spin and kiss wg genkey goodbye.

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