Setting Up a Personal VPN with 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:

  • 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

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.

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