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WireGuard® app for Windows
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This type of connection is available only for Premium subscriptions. Freemium users can use Wireguard through the Privado app for Windows. 

 

WireGuard® is the latest VPN protocol featuring advanced security and optimized performance.

You can install the WireGuard Windows app directly from this link or by visiting the WireGuard website.

 

Important: due to the specifics of the WireGuard® protocol, the downloaded configuration remains valid for 30 days. After 30 days, the setup process has to be reiterated. 

 

Select Your Server Location & Generate the Configuration File

 

After installing the WireGuard client for Windows, navigate to your Privado account page, then the Dashboard tab.

Scroll down the page to 'Manual Configuration', switch the radio button to 'Wireguard', and select your preferred location:

 

  

 

First, click 'Generate configuration' and then 'Download configuration'.

 

Connecting to PrivadoVPN WireGuard

 

1. Click on the Wireguard app, then click 'Add tunnel' or 'Import Tunnel(s) from File'. (You can upload one or several tunnels at a time):

 

 

2. Then click 'Open' to save the PrivadoVPN WireGuard tunnel.

 

3. To rename this WireGuard configuration, right-click on the configuration file and select 'Edit selected tunnel...'. Change the file name and click the 'Save' button:

 

 

4. To activate the VPN, either click on 'Activate' on the app interface or click on the config from the taskbar quick access: 

 

 

5. To verify your IP location and VPN connection status, please visit PrivadoVPN DNS Leak Test.

 

Disconnecting PrivadoVPN WireGuard

 

To deactivate the VPN, either click on it on the app's interface or click on the config from the taskbar quick access:

 

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support: 

https://support.privadovpn.com/new or https://support.privado.live/new

 

* “WireGuard” is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld.

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