WireGuard Easy
WireGuard Easy (wg-easy) is an open-source, self-hosted admin UI and orchestrator that makes running a WireGuard VPN server fast and simple. It provides a web-based frontend and a containerized orchestration layer that removes most manual WireGuard CLI work. The project ships as a Docker/Podman image for Linux and focuses on client lifecycle operations: create, export, QR codes, revoke, and basic network policy.
It is aimed at home users, small teams, and ops engineers who need quick VPN setup and simple management. It replaces repetitive CLI steps, speeds client onboarding via QR codes and downloadable configs, exposes connection stats and Prometheus metrics, and manages IP allocation including IPv4, IPv6, and CIDR ranges.
Use Cases
- Remote access to home lab, NAS, and printers.
- Secure mobile and laptop browsing on public Wi‑Fi.
- Quick one‑off tunnels for side projects and testing.
- Temporary guest access with expiring client configurations.
- Remote admin access to internal servers and appliances.
- Contractor access with expirations and limited network scope.
Strengths
- Web admin UI for fast server and client management.
- Client lifecycle controls: create, edit, export, revoke, enable.
- QR codes and downloadable configs for mobile onboarding.
- IPv4/IPv6 and CIDR support for subnet and IP control.
- Optional 2FA and client expiration improve credential hygiene.
- Prometheus metrics expose connection stats and transfer charts.
- API and config import/export enable automation and backups.
- Open-source, no license fees; full control over data location.
- Well suited to self-hosting on simple platforms like Coolify.
Limitations
- Self-hosted responsibility: updates, backups, and uptime fall to you.
- Not a managed mesh or automatic key distribution service.
- Primarily Docker/Podman on Linux; other platforms may need workarounds.
- Limited enterprise features for centralized policy or large deployments.
- Major v15 migration recommended to export/import for cleanliness.
- No SLA or managed support; operational burden remains.
Final Thoughts
Try it now if you need a small-team VPN, prefer self-hosting, want fast client onboarding, and can manage the host operational tasks yourself.
Choose a managed cloud when you need enterprise SSO, centralized policy, automatic key distribution, or SLA-backed uptime and support.