Overview
Wireguard is a modern, high-performance, and secure VPN protocol designed to be easy to configure and maintain. It has quickly gained popularity due to its simplicity, robust security features, and minimal overhead compared to traditional VPN solutions like OpenVPN or IPSec.
Wireguard is built to be straightforward and user-friendly. Its minimal codebase makes it easier to audit for security flaws and ensures fewer vulnerabilities. The protocol is designed to be lean, which translates to faster speeds and lower resource consumption.
Wireguard employs state-of-the-art cryptographic protocols, such as ChaCha20 for encryption and Poly1305 for data authentication, ensuring that your data remains secure. It uses a "cryptokey routing" mechanism that binds public keys to a specific IP, reducing the attack surface.
Unlike older VPN protocols, Wireguard operates within the Linux kernel, which significantly improves performance. It minimizes latency and maximizes throughput, making it an ideal choice for performance-critical environments.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS provides a stable and secure foundation for deploying a Wireguard VPN server. The LTS (Long-Term Support) version guarantees updates and support for up to five years, making it an excellent choice for production environments.
Set up your Wireguard VPN server today and experience a new standard in secure, high-performance networking. With minimal effort, you can create a secure tunnel for your data, protecting what matters most.
Highlights
- Wireguard uses state-of-the-art cryptography, providing top-tier protection for your data and reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.
- Operating within the Linux kernel, Wireguard delivers faster speeds and lower latency compared to traditional VPNs, ensuring a smooth and responsive connection.
- Wireguard's small codebase ensures efficient resource usage, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise environments without burdening your system.
Details
Typical total price
$0.546/hour
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Pricing
Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
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t2.nano | $0.50 | $0.006 | $0.506 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.50 | $0.012 | $0.512 |
t2.small | $0.50 | $0.023 | $0.523 |
t2.medium Recommended | $0.50 | $0.046 | $0.546 |
t2.large | $0.50 | $0.093 | $0.593 |
t2.xlarge | $0.50 | $0.186 | $0.686 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.50 | $0.371 | $0.871 |
t3.nano | $0.50 | $0.005 | $0.505 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.50 | $0.01 | $0.51 |
t3.small | $0.50 | $0.021 | $0.521 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
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EBS Magnetic volumes | $0.125/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
EBS Magnetic volumes | $0.065/per 1 million I/O requests |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Usage instructions
If you face any problems, check the Guidance on Usage at https://articentgroup.com/guidance-on-usage-wireguard-vpn-server-on-ubuntu-24-04-lts-on-amazon/
To log in to the instance via SSH, use the following credentials: username - ubuntu, and generate the Public Key according to the instruction provided in the Guidance on usage: Key Pair Setup for Seamless VM Access (https://articentgroup.com/guidance-on-usage-key-pair-setup-for-seamless-vm-access/ )
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If you encounter any issues, please refer to the Guidance on Usage at https://articentgroup.com/guidance-on-usage-wireguard-vpn-server-on-ubuntu-24-04-lts-on-amazon/
If you have further questions about setting up or using our virtual machine, feel free to reach out to us at support@articentgroup.com
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