WireGuard Manager on CentOS

WireGuard Manager Installation Guide for CentOS

Prerequisites

• A CentOS system (CentOS 7 or later recommended).
• Sudo privileges.
• Internet connection.

1. System Update

• Start by updating your CentOS system to ensure all packages are current:

  sudo yum update -y

2. Install EPEL Repository and Required Packages

• CentOS often requires the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository for additional packages:

  sudo yum install epel-release -y

• Install essential tools including Curl:

  sudo yum install curl -y

3. Download the WireGuard Manager Script

• Utilize Curl to download the WireGuard Manager script:

  curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/complexorganizations/wireguard-manager/main/wireguard-manager.sh -o /usr/local/bin/wireguard-manager.sh

4. Make the Script Executable and Run It

• Adjust the script's permissions to make it executable:

  chmod +x /usr/local/bin/wireguard-manager.sh

• Run the script to initiate the installation process:

  sudo bash /usr/local/bin/wireguard-manager.sh

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the WireGuard installation.

5. Configuring and Managing WireGuard

• To manage your WireGuard configuration or add VPN clients, rerun the script:

  sudo bash /usr/local/bin/wireguard-manager.sh

6. Testing and Validation

• After setting up, test the VPN connection using the generated configuration files on your client devices.
• Check the status of the WireGuard interface:

  sudo wg show

Conclusion

This guide details the steps for installing and managing WireGuard Manager on a CentOS system. Regular updates and security checks are recommended to maintain a robust and efficient VPN network.