Setting Up a Personal VPN (AmneziaWG)

This guide simplifies setting up a personal VPN with AmneziaWG on Debian 12, hosted by U1HOST for just 149 RUB/month. Enjoy stable access to restricted services like YouTube and Discord.

YouTube video tutorial is available for further guidance

Why Choose a Personal VPN?

• Reliable Access: Avoid congestion on public VPN services.

• Enhanced Privacy: AmneziaWG protocols are highly effective against restrictions.

• Customizable Setup: Create separate configurations for different devices or share access with friends and colleagues.

Step 1: Choose a Hosting Plan

• Visit U1HOST.
• Register or log in to your account.

• Click "Order Service" and select a VPS plan starting at 149 RUB/month.

• Select Debian 12 as your operating system.

• Complete the payment via your preferred method (bank cards, cryptocurrency, etc.).

Refer to the screenshot from page 2 for detailed navigation.

DE-Promo

DE-Promo tariff setting

Payment process

Step 2: Activating the VPS

• Wait 3–5 minutes for server activation.

• Access your server management panel and click the three dots next to your server.

• Select "Instruction" to retrieve login details (IP, username, password).

Activation status

Activation Status and Instruction Menu

Connection data

Step 3: Setting Up AmneziaWG:

• Download AmneziaWG from its official site or app stores:

  • Windows: Download for Windows
  • Mac/iOS: Available on the App Store.

  • Android: Available on Google Play.

• Install AmneziaWG on your computer or device.

• Open the app and select “Let’s Get Started”.

• Choose Self-hosted VPN.

• Enter your VPS details (IP address, username, and password).

• For protection level, select High.

• Complete the configuration, and your VPN will be ready to use.

AmneziaWG download page

application home screen

Selecting Self-hosted VPN

data entry form

protection level selection

successful completion of setup

Step 4: Extending Access to Other Devices

• Connect to the VPN on your primary device.

• In the AmneziaWG interface, tap the home icon and select the "Users" tab.

• Create a new profile by entering the device name and selecting the connection format AmneziaWG Native Format.

• A QR code will appear—scan this on another device with AmneziaWG installed to add the configuration.

VPN connection window

adding a new profile

QR-code for connection

Applications for mobile devices

• iPhone, MacOS: AmneziaWG in App Store
• Android: AmneziaWG in Google Play

Install the app, add a tunnel, scan the QR code and enable VPN.

Conclusion

You now have a secure, personal VPN hosted on Debian 12 with AmneziaWG, thanks to U1HOST. This setup ensures high-speed access to restricted services like YouTube and Discord. You can also share access with friends by generating additional profiles or QR codes.

More info

• Telegram: https://t.me/u1host
• Site U1HOST: https://u1host.com