In this tutorial we will show you how to set up WireGuard® VPN on Android but first let’s see what are our requirements and recommendations.
Requirements
In order to set up WireGuard you will need:
- An Omifi.eu Private VPN Access account.
- The WireGuard app. You can install if from Play Store.
WireGuard Setup Instructions
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Sign in to your account on our website and go to Services.
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Select the VPN profile you want to connect to.
In the field below, you will get the Wireguard configuration and the QR code for the selected server. You will need this at step 6.
Important! Keep the PrivateKey a closely guarded secret, do not share it with anyone, and do not post it on the Internet.
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Launch the WireGuard application, tap the + button from the bottom right corner.
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Tap Scan from QR code.
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The WireGuard app will ask for permissions to take pictures and record video. It needs this to scan the QR code. Tap ALLOW.
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Scan the QR code that was generated at step 3.
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Type the name of the tunnel (for example, it can be the name of the VPN server you want to use).
Tap CREATE TUNNEL.
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Tap the on/off toggle to connect/discconect VPN.
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WireGuard will request permission to set up a VPN connection. Tap OK.
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