Set Up a WireGuard Client

Set Up a WireGuard Client

Recommended Software

Step by Step (Windows / macOS / Smartphone)

1. Install the WireGuard app
2. "Add Tunnel" → Import config file (or scan QR code)
3. Activate the tunnel
4. The peer appears in GateControl as "Online"

Linux

sudo cp gatecontrol-peer.conf /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf
sudo wg-quick up wg0
sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0

Synology NAS (docker-wireguard-go)

docker-wireguard-go requires no kernel module and only the NET_ADMIN capability.

# docker-compose.yml
services:
  wireguard:
    image: ghcr.io/callmetechie/docker-wireguard-go:latest
    container_name: wireguard
    network_mode: host
    cap_add:
      - NET_ADMIN
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/wireguard/wg0.conf:/etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:ro
    restart: unless-stopped

Start: docker compose up -d — Verify: docker exec wireguard wg show