WireGuard Windows Guide

Host Connection Quick-Start

Important Rule: No Spaces Allowed in Filename

Windows treats the file name directly as the network interface name. If your file has spaces, WireGuard will fail with an adapter creation error.

my vpn config.conf my-vpn-config.conf darwin_dungo.conf

Download Your Pre-Configured File

Locate your name in the shared repository and download your personal .conf file before proceeding.

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Get Your Profile

Go to the shared repository link above and find the folder or file labeled with your name.

Save your configuration file to an easy-to-find location like your Downloads folder.

1

Install WireGuard for Windows

Download the official installer directly from the project site:

wireguard.com/install

Run the installer executable and complete the standard installation prompt.

2

Check Filename & Import Tunnel

Check before importing: Verify your downloaded file contains no spaces. Rename it to use underscores or dashes if needed (e.g. john_doe.conf).
  1. Launch the WireGuard application.
  2. Click Add Tunnel (or press Ctrl + O).
  3. Select your downloaded .conf file.
3

Activate Connection

Highlight your tunnel name in the left sidebar list and click the Activate button.

4

Verify Status

  • Status should read: Active
  • Under Transfer, both sent and received bytes should show active numbers.