# Docker VPN server

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## Results

- [ngoduykhanh/wireguard-ui](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/ngoduykhanh-wireguard-ui.md) (5,109 ⭐) — wireguard-ui is a web-based management interface and configuration generator for WireGuard VPN servers. It provides an authenticated administrative dashboard that allows users to manage VPN tunnels and peer connections through a graphical interface instead of manually editing configuration files.

The project automates the creation of cryptographic key pairs and produces connection files and QR codes for distributing network settings to clients. It includes tools for tracking client metadata, such as names and email addresses, to identify individual users associated with specific connection se
- [kylemanna/docker-openvpn](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/kylemanna-docker-openvpn.md) (9,089 ⭐) — This project provides a complete OpenVPN server deployment packaged as a Docker container, with an integrated EasyRSA certificate authority for automated public-key infrastructure management. It handles the full lifecycle of a VPN server, from initial PKI bootstrap and server configuration generation to client certificate issuance and revocation, all within a containerized environment.

The server is configured entirely through Docker environment variables, eliminating the need for manual configuration file editing. It supports time-based one-time password (TOTP) authentication as a second fac
- [trailofbits/algo](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/trailofbits-algo.md) (30,278 ⭐) — Algo is a cloud VPN deployment tool and WireGuard orchestrator designed to automate the provisioning and configuration of personal VPN servers across multiple cloud infrastructure providers. It functions as a multi-cloud infrastructure provisioner and a VPN client configuration generator, creating the necessary tunnels and connection profiles for secure device connectivity.

The project distinguishes itself by integrating a network ad-blocking DNS server directly into the deployment, filtering advertisements and malicious domains for all connected clients. It further simplifies the onboarding
- [pritunl/pritunl](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/pritunl-pritunl.md) (4,975 ⭐) — Pritunl is an enterprise VPN gateway and server manager used to deploy and configure OpenVPN and WireGuard servers through a centralized web interface. It functions as a VPN access control system and an SSH certificate authority, issuing short-lived signed certificates to manage secure shell access and network entry without manual public key distribution.

The platform acts as an SSO integrated VPN controller, synchronizing user access and organization mapping with third-party identity providers via OAuth, OIDC, and SAML. It supports high-availability deployments by using database-backed clust
- [firezone/firezone](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/firezone-firezone.md) (8,701 ⭐) — Firezone is a zero trust network access platform that uses WireGuard to provide identity-based connectivity to internal network resources. It functions as a virtual private network that synchronizes authentication and user groups via OpenID Connect providers.

The system implements a group-based access control engine to enforce least privilege by restricting network resources to specific user groups. It utilizes holepunching and relay protocols for NAT traversal to establish encrypted tunnels through firewalls without requiring inbound ports.

The platform includes a control plane for managing
- [wg-easy/wg-easy](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/wg-easy-wg-easy.md) (24,645 ⭐) — This project provides a self-hosted, containerized WireGuard VPN server that simplifies network administration through a web-based management interface. It allows users to deploy and manage VPN tunnels, configure peer identities, and monitor connection status without the need for manual configuration file editing. By bundling the VPN stack into a portable container, it ensures consistent deployment and persistent state management across diverse host environments.

A key differentiator is the built-in support for traffic obfuscation, which modifies packet headers and handshake patterns to help
- [gravitl/netmaker](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/gravitl-netmaker.md) (11,630 ⭐) — Netmaker is a platform for automating and managing virtual mesh networks built on WireGuard. It functions as a centralized control plane that orchestrates encrypted, peer-to-peer tunnels across distributed infrastructure, including cloud environments, on-premise data centers, and containerized clusters. By automating the configuration of routing tables and access policies, the system enables secure, private connectivity between diverse devices and services without requiring manual network administration.

The platform distinguishes itself through its focus on zero-trust network access and soft
- [hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpn](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/hwdsl2-setup-ipsec-vpn.md) (27,378 ⭐) — This project is an automated command-line tool designed to install and configure a secure network gateway on a host machine. By utilizing established open-source security protocols, it establishes a private tunnel endpoint that encrypts internet traffic and facilitates remote access connectivity for authorized users.

The tool functions as an infrastructure lifecycle manager, streamlining the deployment of private network services through shell-script-based orchestration. It distinguishes itself by integrating directly with the Linux kernel to manage packet filtering rules and providing creden
- [tailscale/tailscale](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/tailscale-tailscale.md) (32,596 ⭐) — Tailscale is a zero-trust networking overlay that connects distributed devices and services into a private, encrypted mesh network. By utilizing a high-performance, user-space implementation of the WireGuard protocol, it establishes secure peer-to-peer tunnels across diverse network topologies without requiring complex firewall configuration. The platform operates on a centralized control plane that manages global network state, authentication, and policy distribution, ensuring that connectivity is governed by identity rather than traditional IP-based rules.

What distinguishes Tailscale is it
- [softethervpn/softethervpn](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/softethervpn-softethervpn.md) (12,994 ⭐) — SoftEtherVPN is a multi-protocol virtual private network server that provides secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. It functions as a virtual network gateway, enabling encrypted communication across public internet connections while supporting both Layer 2 Ethernet bridging and Layer 3 IP routing to manage traffic between connected devices.

The platform is designed to maintain connectivity in restrictive network environments by bypassing firewalls and NAT devices through techniques such as HTTPS, ICMP, and DNS-based tunneling. It eliminates the requirement for static public IP a
- [hwdsl2/docker-ipsec-vpn-server](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/hwdsl2-docker-ipsec-vpn-server.md) (7,025 ⭐) — This project is a containerized IPsec VPN server designed to provide secure remote network access. It functions as an IKEv2 VPN gateway, utilizing the StrongSwan daemon to manage security associations and establish encrypted tunnels between remote clients and a private network.

The server acts as a certificate-based VPN manager, handling the generation and distribution of digital certificates and pre-shared keys to authenticate remote users. It includes tools for IKEv2 client management to automate the creation of configuration profiles and security keys for connecting devices.

The system co
- [linuxserver/docker-wireguard](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/linuxserver-docker-wireguard.md) (3,616 ⭐) — The LinuxServer.io team brings you another container release featuring:
- [jpetazzo/dockvpn](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/jpetazzo-dockvpn.md) (0 ⭐)
