This advanced terminal-only Linux guide will teach you how to use the WireGuard protocol to connect to Mullvad.
FAQ
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WireGuard?
The Mullvad VPN app makes it easy to use WireGuard.
If you prefer to use the WireGuard app download configuration files (requires login).
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I use the WireGuard kernel module and can’t connect. Why do I get "Protocol not supported"?
Make sure the kernels and kernel headers that you are running match those from when you installed the WireGuard packages. If not, then upgrade them.
Try rebooting to see if the kernel module loads correctly: in a terminal, issue sudo modprobe wireguard && lsmod | grep -i wireguard.
Try installing and compiling the WireGuard source. Distribution packages sometimes don’t set things up correctly.
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Why do I get low speeds using WireGuard on pfSense (when using snort) ?
If you use INLINE IPS then try setting it to Legacy mode and see if the performance improves after that.
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wg-quick fails, with the message RTNETLINK answers: No such device
This can happen if you set a MTU that is lower than 1280 in the WireGuard configuration file, make sure it is not set to lower than 1280 and then try again.
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Can I use Mullvad without the GUI?
Yes, by using the Mullvad command line interface. We also provide OpenVPN and WireGuard configuration files for any device that supports them.
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How do I multihop with the app?
In the Mullvad app: Click on the Cogwheel -> VPN settings -> WireGuard settings -> Enable multihop .
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Mullvad app says that I have too many devices. How can I find which device has which device name?
You can find the device name in the Mullvad app settings > Account. You can find the device name for the WireGuard key if you log in to our website here: https://mullvad.net/account/devices
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Can I purchase more devices for my account? I have reached the five devices limit.
We cannot add more devices to an account. You would have to get a second account or install Mullvad on a router with an OpenVPN or WireGuard client to use it with all the devices in the local network.
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Why Can't I connect using Comcast XFINITY router ?
If you have set it to maximum security, "which will block most applications except web browsing, email, iTunes and VPN." , try reducing it to typical to see if you then can connect.
Or use port 53 for WireGuard / OpenVPN to connect.
Guides
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This simplified guide will teach you how to use the WireGuard protocol to connect to Mullvad using Linux.
Learn how to run WireGuard on a router.
For macOS users who want to use the WireGuard protocol to connect to Mullvad but are unable to use the WireGuard app that requires macOS version 10.14 or newer.
How to use WireGuard with Mullvad on Qubes OS
Simple steps for using WireGuard in the Mullvad app.
An FAQ about why we recommend the WireGuard VPN protocol.
A CLI-based guide with terminal commands for using WireGuard.
How to connect to Mullvad’s WireGuard servers on Android.
How to connect to Mullvad’s WireGuard servers on iOS (iPhone).
How to connect to Mullvad’s WireGuard servers on Windows.
How to connect to Mullvad’s WireGuard servers on macOS.
Multihop with WireGuard
WireGuard and SOCKS5 proxy
This is a guide on how to set up pfSense to use WireGuard.
Using mullvad-upgrade-tunnel to make quantum-resistant tunnels with WireGuard.
How to use the Mullvad VPN app.
How to use the Mullvad VPN app from the terminal/command prompt.
How to use on iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices.
How to use Mullvad with Android and Chromebook devices.
How to install and run Mullvad on Qubes OS 4.
Use our SOCKS5 proxies to further minimize your computer's identity from being revealed and reduce CAPTCHAs.
This is a quick guide to get Mullvad up and running with pfSense 2.4.0 or later.
Set up a router to use DD-WRT for connecting to the Mullvad VPN servers.
Set up a router with OpenWrt and connect to the Mullvad VPN service.
Stuck behind a restrictive firewall? Try using SSH tunneling to connect to Mullvad's VPN servers.
How to install and uninstall the Mullvad VPN app on Windows.
Learn how you can access Mullvad VPN from locations where downloading our app or connecting is difficult.
Try these methods to improve your connection speed while using Mullvad.
We do not keep activity logs of any kind. Learn more about what this means and why we choose to operate this way.
All about our servers and how we manage them.
How to install and use the Mullvad VPN app on iOS devices (iPhone).
The terms for using the Mullvad VPN service.
Installing and using the Mullvad Browser Extension.
How to use the Android version of the Mullvad VPN app.
An overview of our partners and resellers.
Learn how to easily check if you’re safe from DNS leaks and what to do to prevent them.
How to install and uninstall the Mullvad VPN app on Linux.
How to enable or disable split tunneling with the Mullvad app
Blog posts
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WireGuard multihop now easily available in the app
To further increase your privacy and make your traffic harder to analyze, you can now route all your traffic through two servers instead of just one, directly in our desktop app, version 2022.1 and newer. Read more
WireGuard is no longer the new kid
It’s been three years since we first started offering the chance to test a new VPN protocol called WireGuard with Mullvad. Yesterday evening, WireGuard’s first stable version was distributed with the release of Linux 5.6. Read more
WireGuard for Windows in new app release (2019.10)
The latest version of the Mullvad VPN app finally brings WireGuard to Windows users. Read more
Wireguard - rotate internal static IP-address
In the latest Mullvad App (Linux, macOS and Android beta) you can manually rotate WireGuard keys and internal static IP-addresses. Read more
WireGuard in our app, for macOS and Linux (2019.7)
The latest version of the Mullvad VPN app has full WireGuard support on macOS and Linux! (Windows users will have to wait a little bit longer) Read more
WireGuard pre-alpha for Windows
The WireGuard Team has released a pre-alpha version for Windows, for testing! Read more
WireGuard just got easier for macOS
Don't you love it when someone tells you, "There's an app for that!"? Well, you macOS users who've been dying to try WireGuard, you know what we're about to say... Read more
WireGuard for iOS
WireGuard for iOS - now in the App Store. Read more
WireGuard deployment expanded to 18 cities
Singapore is the latest country in which we have deployed WireGuard servers, joining Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K, and the U.S. Read more
WireGuard configuration tool has a new function - Download all
Our WireGuard configuration generator has a new "All" option. If you select "All" under "First server," you will download a ZIP archive containing configuration files for all destinations. Read more
WireGuard is the future
Here at Mullvad, we've been spearheading the adoption of WireGuard in the VPN world. Read more
WireGuard servers in 10 locations
Germany and Switzerland are the two latest countries in which we have deployed WireGuard servers. Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the U.K, and two U.S. locations are also available. Read more
WireGuard servers in UK and France available
If you'd like to test WireGuard with Mullvad, we now have two more countries on the list, namely UK and France! Read more
WireGuard test server in Netherlands available
If you'd like to test WireGuard with Mullvad, we now have three dedicated test servers available, one in Sweden, U.S.A and our newest one in the Netherlands! Read more
WireGuard test server in U.S. available
If you would like to test WireGuard with Mullvad, we now have two dedicated test servers available, a new one in New York, U.S.A, and the first one in Sweden. Read more
Introducing Shadowsocks Obfuscation for WireGuard
We are excited to introduce Shadowsocks obfuscation for WireGuard, aimed at helping users bypass firewalls and censorship. This new feature is available on the desktop and Android apps and will come to iOS later. Read more
Post-quantum safe VPN tunnels available on all WireGuard servers
The experimental quantum-resistant tunnel support we posted about in July is now available on all our WireGuard servers! We also upgraded the protocol to allow even more secure key exchanges in the future. Read more
Silver-tier donation to WireGuard
Mullvad donates to the WireGuard project for 2022. Read more
Introducing WireGuard over TCP and IPv6
As we add more advanced settings to Mullvad VPN, we need your feedback more than ever. That’s why we’re encouraging desktop users to test our first implementations of WireGuard over both TCP and IPv6. Read more
Try WireGuardNT for better Windows performance
Calling all early adopters on Windows! Blaze a trail with us and test if our experimental implementation of the new WireGuardNT kernel driver gives you a boost in performance. Read more
Automatic WireGuard key rotation broken in app version 2020.5
We recently discovered that the automatic WireGuard key rotation is broken in the latest app release, version 2020.5. This affects all desktop operating systems and Android, but not iOS. Read more
Post mortem - WireGuard server connectivity issues
What happened Read more
Resolved, Update: WireGuard server connectivity issues
This issue has now been resolved. Read more
Mullvad October 2019 donation to WireGuard
If you've been following our blog recently, then you're well aware that we see potential in the WireGuard VPN protocol. We've therefore decided to support the project's development yet again with a donation. Read more
Expanded bridge and WireGuard features in latest release (2019.8)
The newest stable version of the Mullvad VPN app for Windows, macOS, and Linux gives you more control over bridge connections and WireGuard key management. Read more
New app version brings WireGuard one step closer
Help us beta test in-app WireGuard!
Our newest beta version (2019.2-beta1) of the Mullvad VPN app is now out for testing. This version brings us one step closer to fully integrated in-app support for WireGuard! Read more
50 WireGuard servers in 24 countries!
Now we have WireGuard servers in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria,Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and US Read more
42 WireGuard servers and several new locations
Mullvad expands our WireGuard VPN-service to a total of 42 servers. Check out our new locations here https://mullvad.net/servers/#wireguard Read more
Our WireGuard expansion continues
Mullvad expands our WireGuard VPN-service to a total of 30 servers, and our first 40Gbps WireGuard server is online! Please go ahead and test se4-wireguard.mullvad.net! Read more
Simplified steps for WireGuard setup
WireGuard has been fully integrated with Mullvad for a while now, and with that, we've made it even easier to get started using the protocol with our service. Read more
New features for WireGuard users
Mullvad donates to WireGuard
If you've been following our blog recently, then you're well aware that we see potential in the WireGuard VPN protocol. We've therefore decided to support the project's development through December with a sizeable donation. Read more
How to run WireGuard on a router
If you're interested in WireGuard, then you'll want to read our newest guide on how to install and run WireGuard on a router. In this post, we outline the benefits of using WireGuard. Read more
Test WireGuard with Mullvad
WireGuard, a new VPN protocol designed with simplicity in mind, is now available for Linux testing with Mullvad. We are offering this service in compliance with Mullvad's strict no-logging policy Read more
Quantum-resistant tunnels are now the default on desktop
The 2025.2 desktop release enables quantum-resistant WireGuard tunnels by default on Windows. This means that it’s now enabled by default on all desktop platforms. Read more
Fourth Infrastructure audit completed by Cure53
We contracted Cure53 with performing a security audit towards our VPN infrastructure between 3rd June 2024 and 14th June 2024, this is our fourth audit in total, second with Cure53. Read more
Infrastructure audit completed by Radically Open Security
We tasked the Netherlands based security firm Radically Open Security (RoS) with performing the third audit towards our VPN infrastructure. Read more
Stable Quantum-resistant tunnels in the app!
The quantum-resistant tunnels feature is finally stabilized and can easily be enabled for all WireGuard tunnels in our desktop app. Read more
Experimental post-quantum safe VPN tunnels
Our latest beta (app version 2022.3-beta1) and some WireGuard servers now support VPN tunnels that protect against attackers with access to powerful quantum computers. Read more
Introducing names for easier device management
The app now has an easy-to-remember two word name as its device identifier. This both solves the dreaded “too many keys”-issue and it gives users a more friendly way of identifying their devices. Read more
Diskless infrastructure in beta (System Transparency: stboot)
Diskless infrastructure using stboot (in beta) is now available on a pair of WireGuard servers in Sweden. Read more
SOCKS for expats – try ours on for a better browsing experience
If you’ve got your feet (and your browsing habits) planted in two different countries, you might want to try our SOCKS proxy – utilitarian but beautifully knitted together with our WireGuard® servers. Read more
Latest desktop release (2020.4) packed with updates
What’s new in this version Read more
Privacy with multihopping made easier
Increasing online privacy for our Linux and WireGuard users just got easier. With our new online tool, the configuration file needed for multihopping is automatically generated. Read more
Mullvad has partnered with Obscura VPN
Today we are announcing a partnership with Obscura VPN, a newly launched two-party VPN service that uses our WireGuard VPN servers as its “exit hop”. Read more
Removing OpenVPN 15th January 2026
We are removing support for OpenVPN, it will be completely removed on 15th January 2026. Read more
VPN server audit found no information leakage or logging of customer data
We tasked the Gothenburg based security consulting firm, Assured AB with performing a security audit towards our VPN infrastructure. Read more
Revisit 2021 with a walk down the red carpet
It’s been rolled out! Read on to remember this year’s privacy-boosting efforts, count some numbers, and (if you somehow missed it) meet 2021’s furriest hire! Read more
No more hiccups, or, maybe just one more…
Being an early adopter comes with its fair share of surprises. So, tomorrow, 26th May, you will be forced to jump between continents and servers while we deploy the latency fix on our Wireguard servers. Read more
Newest app release for desktop could improve performance (2021.3)
What’s new in the latest app for Windows, Linux, and macOS? For one, an upgrade that we hope will improve performance for many of you. Read on, then download and see for yourself. Read more
Bring on 2021 - we’re ready!
But first, our annual retrospective! In 2020, we launched our app on iOS (now on every major platform), made our first video, advertised on trams, and investigated a couple of laws. Read more
Bring Mullvad VPN to your TV with new Android release (2020.8-beta1)
Bring Mullvad VPN to your TV with new Android release (2020.8-beta1) Read more
Automatic key rotation in new iOS version (2020.3)
iOS users of the Mullvad VPN app now have automatic WireGuard® key rotation in the latest release. Read more
New Android release (2020.4-beta3) supports SD cards
Get the latest improvements of the Mullvad VPN app for Android. Read more
Start your decade right! (new app release, 2020.1)
Find out what’s new in the Mullvad VPN app’s latest release for Windows, macOS, and Linux. And most importantly, be sure to update your app! Read more
A decade of Mullvad - another to come
Wow, what a year it’s been! The one that closed out our first decade and began a new one. Here’s what we remember most fondly from 2019: Read more
Faster rotation of WG keys and static IP addresses
Update: It now takes a few seconds to propagate new WireGuard® keys and internal static IP-addresses to all servers. Read more
Two-year anniversary
Two years fly fast. They pass you by and leave us with a load of memories. Sometimes it’s important to stop running and instead sit down and reflect upon what has happened with time. Read more
The meaning of (mobile device) life
It helps to protect your phone from surveillance without draining your battery, connects and disconnects instantly and is really fast. Of course, we’re talking about WireGuard. Read more
All users must update – just in time to celebrate
Help us celebrate our upcoming 10th birthday (yay!) – and ensure that your VPN connection continues working – by making sure your version of Mullvad is up to date. Read more
Reminder that OpenVPN is being removed
This is a reminder that we are fully removing support for OpenVPN on January 15th 2026, in six months time. Read more
Tailscale has partnered with Mullvad
Since Tailscale was founded in 2019, customers have been forced to choose between either Tailscale or Mullvad without the ability for them to co-exist. Read more
How to set up ad blocking in our app
We've all appreciated those award-winning commercials worthy of every bit of praise, but we also got our fair share of dreadful ads. Soon: on/off-button for Ad-blocking in our app. Until, do this if you please. Read more
FAQ: New national security law - Hong Kong
We frequently get questions about HK and its new security law. Read more
Once in Paris (and Zürich)
It’s not exactly news that our servers with 10GbE network cards are now up and running in both Paris and Zürich. For months you’ve been able to test them out. Read more
Final glance at the year of the app
While not yet over, 2018 has been a year for the books for us. Join us in a quick, nostalgic stroll back through the past 12 months and the highlights that made us extra misty-eyed. Read more
Gothenburg goes live
We've finally given some love to our home town of Gothenburg, now the fourth location in Sweden where we've established VPN servers, joining Malmö, Helsingborg, and Stockholm. Read more
Why we still don't use includeAllNetworks
Our users often ask why we do not use the includeAllNetworks to fix all possible leaks on iOS. This blog post aims to explain why this currently is not possible. Read more
Defense against AI-guided Traffic Analysis (DAITA) Now available on Linux and macOS
Even if you have encrypted your traffic with a VPN, advanced traffic analysis is a growing threat against your privacy. Therefore, we now add support for DAITA on Linux and MacOS. Read more
Quantum-Resistant Tunnels Now Available on iOS!
Quantum-resistant tunnels are now supported across all our operating systems: Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and now on iOS. Read more
Authoritative DNS server audit completed by Assured AB
We are now running our own self-hosted authoritative DNS servers which we have spread around the world for redundancy, trust and performance. Read more
Adding another layer: Malware DNS blocking
DNS blocking has become a well received addition to our service, particularly via our app. Today we announce an expansion of this service with malware blocking. Read more
Ending support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 in our app
In June we wrote about ending support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, at the end of 2021. Now the time has come to say bye bye to all the older versions of Windows. Read more
Support for custom DNS servers launched
We now offer support for custom DNS server configuration on the desktop and Android versions of the Mullvad VPN app. We haven’t yet evaluated this option for iOS. Read more
Split tunneling launched on Linux (2020.6)
In the newest version of the Mullvad VPN desktop app (2020.6), Linux users can now route programs outside of the VPN tunnel with our split tunneling feature. Read more
Mullvad VPN, also available for iOS 12
A number of iPhone users reached out and asked if we could make our VPN app compatible with iOS 12. In this iOS release (2020.4) of Mullvad VPN, we’ve done just that. Read more
New stable release (2020.5)
Upgrade your desktop app for latest security updates Read more
Reopened: Resolved: Update: Problem with OpenVPN potentially affecting connectivity for users
Reopened 2020-05-20: there is still some connectivity issues (OpenVPN) - we're investigating Read more
Launched: Mullvad VPN for iOS is here
The official Mullvad VPN app is now available for iOS users! Pull out your iPhone and get it in the App Store. Read more
Crash issues fixed in Android (2020.1-beta1)
This new Android beta release of the Mullvad VPN app promises more connections and less crashes, so put on a helmet and take it for a test drive! Read more
New Android beta released (2019.9-beta1)
Although the Android version is not yet ready for its first stable release, this beta version (2019.9-beta1) is an improvement over the previous one. Read more
Shadowsocks integrated into new app version (2019.5)
We've got quite a laundry list of changes to the newest stable release of the Mullvad VPN app. Most exciting is our in-app integration of the Shadowsocks proxy! Read more
Reflecting on an exciting year
For us, 2017 has been an amazing year. We focused primarily on expanding our service across the globe while also reaching some exciting goals. Read more
Mullvad review of 2024
We are counting down the days until 2025 and are excited about the things that will happen next year. Read more
DNS traffic can leak outside the VPN tunnel on Android
We were recently made aware of multiple potential DNS leaks on Android. They stem from bugs in Android itself, and only affect certain apps. Read more
Mullvad Review of 2023
We are counting down the days until 2024 and are excited about the things that will happen next year. Read more
Response to "TunnelCrack" vulnerability disclosure
Mullvad is mostly unaffected by the TunnelCrack VPN vulnerabilities. This is our response to the recently disclosed set of attack vectors on VPNs. Read more
Review of 2022
We are counting downs the days until 2023 and are excited about the things that will happen next year. Read more
Four-month drought is over! New Android release is here (2021.1-beta1)
While you’ve been waiting, we’ve been busy! Read about the latest Mullvad VPN app release for Android, which includes support for custom (local) DNS servers, Burmese translation and more. Read more
Fresh catch: iOS release (2021.1) swims upstream
Be part of the bigger picture! Simply get the newest release of the Mullvad VPN app for iOS, and you’ll have some updated code in your pocket that we’ve made available to the wider community. Read more
We have upgraded all our OpenVPN servers to OpenVPN 2.5
By upgrading OpenVPN to 2.5 on our server side, we have improved some security issues that our audit highlighted and enabled support for ChaCha20-Poly1305 in the process. Read more
Suddenly can't connect to Mullvad?
It's a simple explanation with a simple solution – download the latest app or config files! Read more
Final warning: update Mullvad
Don't risk being unable to connect to our servers on 22 March. Update your Mullvad VPN app or configuration files! Read more
Server maintenance on Thursday
This Thursday, 20 September, you may experience a short disruption in your Mullvad connection during a scheduled maintenance of our servers. Read more
Mullvad's usage of Kyber is not affected by KyberSlash
Vulnerabilities in some implementations of Kyber, the quantum-resistant key encapsulation mechanism, were recently disclosed. Mullvad’s quantum-resistant tunnels are not affected by this vulnerability, nor any vulnerability of the same kind. Read more
Connection issues mostly resolved
The problems that prevented many of our users from connecting to the OpenVPN servers over the past weeks have largely been fixed. If you’ve taken a break from Mullvad VPN, give it a try now! Read more
New Settings feature and a Windows fix in Mullvad app (2019.9)
Change the app’s language yourself in the latest version of the Mullvad VPN app which also comes with a resolved issue that has affected many Windows users. Read more
Resolved: Stockholm Offline
Update: Stockholm is now back and running. Read more
Our public DNS is changing
If you are using our public DNS, please change your configurations to use its new IP: 193.138.218.74 Read more
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