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networking/WireGuard_Setup_Guide_Debian.md

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 # WireGuard VPN Setup on Debian
 
-This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring WireGuard on a Debian system.
+This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring WireGuard on a Debian system. Separate instructions are given for both client and server setups.
+
+---
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- Debian-based system (Debian 12+)
-- Root or sudo privileges
-- A public and private key pair for WireGuard
-- A server to connect to
+- Debian-based system (Debian 12+) with root or sudo privileges.
+- Public and private key pair for WireGuard.
+- A server to connect to (for client setup).
 
-## 1. System Update
+---
 
-Before installing WireGuard, update the system packages:
+## Client-Side Setup
+
+### 1. System Update
+
+Update the system packages:
 
 ```bash
 sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
 ```
 
-## 2. Install WireGuard
+### 2. Install WireGuard
 
-WireGuard can be installed directly from Debian's repositories:
+Install WireGuard from Debian's repositories:
 
 ```bash
 sudo apt install wireguard -y
 ```
 
-## 3. Generate Keys
+### 3. Generate Keys
 
 Generate a private and public key for the WireGuard interface:
 
@@ -33,11 +39,11 @@ Generate a private and public key for the WireGuard interface:
 wg genkey | tee privatekey | wg pubkey > publickey
 ```
 
-This command will generate two files:
+The following files are generated:
 - `privatekey`: Your WireGuard private key.
 - `publickey`: Your WireGuard public key.
 
-## 4. Configure WireGuard
+### 4. Configure WireGuard
 
 Create a configuration file for the WireGuard interface:
 
@@ -45,65 +51,107 @@ Create a configuration file for the WireGuard interface:
 sudo nano /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf
 ```
 
-Add the following configuration, replacing the placeholders with the appropriate values:
+Paste or modify the following configuration in the file, replacing placeholders with appropriate values:
 
 ```ini
 [Interface]
 PrivateKey = YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY
-Address = 10.0.0.1/24     # Local IP address for WireGuard interface
-ListenPort = 51820         # Port WireGuard will use
+Address = 10.0.0.2/24     # Local IP for WireGuard interface
+ListenPort = 51820
 
 [Peer]
 PublicKey = SERVER_PUBLIC_KEY
 Endpoint = SERVER_IP:51820
-AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0     # Routes through the VPN
-PersistentKeepalive = 25    # Maintain connection
+AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
+PersistentKeepalive = 25
 ```
 
-- **YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY**: The private key from the `privatekey` file.
-- **SERVER_PUBLIC_KEY**: The public key of the server (provided by the server).
-- **SERVER_IP**: The server’s IP address.
+### 5. Start WireGuard
 
-## 5. Start WireGuard
-
-Once the configuration is complete, bring up the WireGuard interface:
+Bring up the WireGuard interface:
 
 ```bash
 sudo wg-quick up wg0
 ```
 
-To enable WireGuard at system startup:
+Enable WireGuard at startup:
 
 ```bash
 sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
 ```
 
-## 6. Verify the Connection
+### 6. Verify the Connection
 
-To check if WireGuard is running correctly, use the following command:
+Check the status of WireGuard:
 
 ```bash
 sudo wg
 ```
 
-This will display the current status of the WireGuard interface and the connected peers.
+### 7. Test the Public IP
 
-## 7. Stop WireGuard
+Verify your public IP address using `curl`:
 
-To bring down the WireGuard interface:
+```bash
+curl ifconfig.me
+```
+
+### 8. Stop WireGuard
+
+Bring down the interface:
 
 ```bash
 sudo wg-quick down wg0
 ```
 
-## 8. Firewall and Port Forwarding
+---
 
-Ensure that port 51820 (or the port you specified) is open on any firewalls or routers between your system and the server.
+## Server-Side Configuration
 
-## 9. Server-Side Configuration
+Ensure the server has the appropriate WireGuard setup before trying to connect from the client.
 
-Ensure that the server has the appropriate WireGuard configuration to allow your client to connect. You will need to add your public key and allowed IP address to the server’s configuration.
+### 1. Generate Server Keys
+
+On the server, generate the private and public keys:
+
+```bash
+wg genkey | tee server_privatekey | wg pubkey > server_publickey
+```
+
+### 2. Set Up Server Configuration
+
+Create and edit the WireGuard configuration file:
+
+```bash
+sudo nano /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf
+```
+
+Paste or modify the following configuration in the file, replacing placeholders:
+
+```ini
+[Interface]
+PrivateKey = SERVER_PRIVATE_KEY
+Address = 10.0.0.1/24
+ListenPort = 51820
+
+[Peer]
+PublicKey = CLIENT_PUBLIC_KEY
+AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32
+```
+
+### 3. Start the WireGuard Server
+
+Start and enable the WireGuard service:
+
+```bash
+sudo wg-quick up wg0
+sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
+```
+
+### 4. Firewall and Port Forwarding
+
+Ensure port 51820 is open on any firewalls or routers.
 
 ---
 
-This README provides instructions for setting up WireGuard on Debian. You may need to adjust some configurations depending on your network setup and requirements.
+This README outlines the steps for setting up WireGuard on Debian. Adjust configurations based on your network setup and requirements.