Firezone UI for WireGuard VPN is a powerful tool that acts as a frontend to both the WireGuard kernel module and netfilter kernel subsystem. It creates a WireGuard interface and firezone netfilter table, adding appropriate routes to the routing table. In this article, we will guide you through the installation process of Firezone UI for WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 23.10. Let’s get started!

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

1. A system with Ubuntu 23.10 installed and running.
2. Root access to the system.
3. A server with a minimum of 1vCPU and 1GB of RAM.
4. A domain with DNS records set and pointing to your server’s IP address.

Installing Docker

Docker is a widely-used containerization platform that allows you to package applications and their dependencies into standardized units called containers. To install Docker on your Ubuntu 23.10 system, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal on your Ubuntu system.
2. Install Docker using the apt package manager:

apt install docker.io

3. Start and enable the Docker service:

systemctl enable --now docker

4. Verify the Docker service status:

systemctl status docker

If the output shows that the Docker service is active and running, you have successfully installed Docker on your system.

Installing Docker Compose

Docker Compose is a tool that allows you to define and run multi-container Docker applications. It uses a Compose file to configure your application’s services and creates and starts all the services from your configuration with a single command. To install Docker Compose, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal on your Ubuntu system.
2. Use curl to download the Docker Compose file into the /usr/local/bin directory:

curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/v2.17.3/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

3. Set the correct permissions for the docker-compose command to make it executable:

chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

4. Verify the Docker Compose installation:

docker-compose --version

If the output shows the version of Docker Compose installed, you have successfully installed Docker Compose on your system.

Installing Firezone UI

Now that we have Docker and Docker Compose installed, we can proceed with the installation of Firezone UI for WireGuard VPN. Follow the steps below:

1. Create an installation directory for Firezone:

mkdir /root/.firezone

2. Use the automatic install script to deploy Firezone using Docker:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://github.com/firezone/firezone/raw/legacy/scripts/install.sh)

3. The install script will prompt you with a few configurations. Provide the following information:

• Enter the administrator email you’d like to use for logging into this Firezone instance.
• Enter the desired installation directory (/root/.firezone).
• Enter the external URL that will be used to access this instance.

3. Choose whether you would like to receive feedback emails and whether you want to send crash and performance logs to help improve Firezone.
4. Press Enter to start the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, you will receive login credentials for the Firezone panel. Make a note of the following information:

• DEFAULTADMINEMAIL: The email address you provided for the administrator user access.
• DEFAULTADMINPASSWORD: The password generated for the administrator user.

Accessing Firezone UI

To access the Firezone UI, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and enter the URL provided during the installation process. Replace “dev.domainhere.info” with the actual IP or domain configured on your server.

https://dev.domainhere.info

2. You will be redirected to the Firezone UI login screen. Enter the login credentials you received after the installation:

• Username: shapehost
• Password: xZ9MfN2ZuUbGjz74

2. Once logged in, you will have access to the Firezone UI, where you can manage your WireGuard VPN and configure various settings.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Firezone UI for WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 23.10. You can now manage your VPN connections and enjoy secure and efficient networking.

Conclusion

Installing Firezone UI for WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 23.10 is a straightforward process that can be accomplished with the help of Docker and Docker Compose. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can set up a powerful UI for managing your WireGuard VPN connections.

Remember, Firezone UI provides a user-friendly interface to efficiently manage your VPN networks, ensuring secure and reliable communication. With its advanced features and easy-to-use interface, Firezone UI is a valuable tool for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their network security.

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