: Ensure your server has a reserved local IP so the port forward doesn't break after a reboot. ### Service Management
Unlike many other VPNs that use TCP, WireGuard strictly uses . If you do not explicitly allow UDP traffic, the connection will fail without an error message because WireGuard is designed to be "silent" and not respond to unauthorized packets. ## Network Setup Steps 51820 rar
: On Linux (using UFW), run: sudo ufw allow 51820/udp . : Ensure your server has a reserved local
To successfully route traffic to your VPN server, follow these requirements: follow these requirements: : By default
: By default, WireGuard does not respond to pings or handshakes unless the sender has a valid public key, making it invisible to port scanners.