This is a simple docker image to run a Wireguard client. It includes a kill switch to ensure that any traffic not encrypted via Wireguard is dropped.
This is a simple Docker image to run a Wireguard client. It includes a kill switch to ensure that any traffic not encrypted via Wireguard is dropped.
Wireguard is implemented as a kernel module, which is key to its performance and simplicity. However, this means that Wireguard _must_ be installed on the host operating system for this container to work properly. Instructions for installing Wireguard can be found [here](http://wireguard.com/install).
You will need a configuration file for your Wireguard interface. Many VPN providers will create this configuration file for you. For example, [here](http://mullvad.net/en/download/wireguard-config) is the configuration generator for Mullvad. Be sure to NOT include a kill switch in the configuration file, since the docker image already has one.
You will need a configuration file for your Wireguard interface. Many VPN providers will create this configuration file for you. For example, [here](http://mullvad.net/en/download/wireguard-config) is the configuration generator for Mullvad. Be sure to NOT include a kill switch in the configuration file, since the Docker image already has one.
Now simply mount the configuration file and run! For example, if your configuration file is located at `/path/to/conf/mullvad.conf`:
@ -25,4 +25,40 @@ docker run -it --rm \
appropriate/curl http://httpbin.org/ip
```
Wireguard is new technology and its behavior may change in the future. For this reason, it's recommended to specify an image tag when running this container, such as `jordanpotter/wireguard:2.0.1`. The available tags are listed [here](https://hub.docker.com/r/jordanpotter/wireguard/tags).
## Local Network
If you wish to allow traffic to your local network, specify the `LOCAL_NETWORK` environment variable:
Wireguard is new technology and its behavior may change in the future. For this reason, it's recommended to specify an image tag when running this container, such as `jordanpotter/wireguard:2.1.0`.
The available tags are listed [here](https://hub.docker.com/r/jordanpotter/wireguard/tags).