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Installing WireGuard

Installing WireGuard for EcoVPN

WireGuard is EcoVPN’s recommended tunnel protocol for speed, simplicity, and encrypted resilience. This guide walks you through installing it across supported platforms.

Step 1: Choose Your Platform

WireGuard clients are available for:

  • macOS: Via App Store or official site
  • Windows: MSI installer from wireguard.com/install
  • Linux: Via distro packages or kernel modules
  • iOS / Android: Available on respective app stores
  • Routers / Servers: OpenWRT, pfSense, and other systems with WG support

Step 2: Authenticate with EcoVPN

Visit /client/sign-in.html and log in with your referral-issued credentials. Configs are scoped per trust-tier and node assignment.

Step 3: Request Your Configuration

Inside the dashboard, you'll be able to:

  • Select your deployment zone (UK, EU, APAC, or North America)
  • Choose Dedicated IP if applicable
  • Generate tunnel files (.conf or .zip)

Step 4: Import into WireGuard

Open your WireGuard client and import the file via:

wg-quick up ecovpn.conf

For mobile devices, use the QR code or config import option provided during file generation.

Step 5: Verify Tunnel Activation

Check for encrypted connectivity:

  • Ping your assigned DNS resolver
  • Visit ecovpn.co.uk/status for live tunnel checks
  • Use whois or dig to confirm endpoint jurisdiction

“WireGuard unlocks high-speed encrypted routing across EcoVPN’s hardened node fabric.”

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