WireGuard VPN for Your Reseller Brand
WireGuard is a modern VPN protocol with a small, focused design. It is our recommended starting point for everyday VPN connections, and it is available in every ready-made VPNclient app your customers can download.
- Recommended
- for most connections
- Transport
- UDP
- Apps
- all VPNclient platforms
What Is WireGuard?
WireGuard is an open source VPN protocol built around a deliberately small code base and a fixed set of modern cryptographic primitives, such as Curve25519, ChaCha20 and Poly1305. Instead of negotiating from a long list of cipher options, every WireGuard peer uses the same proven building blocks.
WireGuard sends its encrypted traffic over UDP. That keeps overhead low and makes it a natural fit for everyday browsing, streaming and remote work. Because it relies on UDP, networks that block or heavily restrict UDP traffic can prevent a WireGuard connection from forming, which is when a TCP-capable option such as OpenVPN becomes useful.
Lean by design
A compact protocol is easier to audit and maintain than older, option-heavy VPN stacks.
Modern cryptography
A fixed cryptographic suite removes the risk of weak cipher negotiation.
Low overhead
Efficient UDP transport typically gives responsive connections, though real speed always depends on the network and server distance.
When WireGuard Is a Good Choice
- Everyday VPN use on phones, laptops and TVs.
- Customers who want a simple default that just connects.
- Troubleshooting slow connections: switching to WireGuard is one of the first steps in our Help Center speed guide.
- Custom apps built on the VPNresellers API that need a modern default protocol.
Practical Limitations
- UDP only: some hotel, corporate or school networks block UDP, and WireGuard cannot fall back to TCP on its own.
- Not designed to hide that a VPN is in use. For restrictive networks, look at Stealth on desktop or VLESS through the API.
- No protocol can guarantee a specific speed. Results vary with the customer's base connection, distance and local network.
WireGuard Availability
WireGuard is included in all ready-made VPNclient apps.
| Platform | WireGuard |
|---|---|
| Windows app | Available |
| macOS app | Available |
| iOS app | Available |
| Android app | Available |
| Linux app | Available |
| Android TV / Fire TV app | Available |
Download links for every platform are on the white label apps page. Setup help is in the Help Center.
WireGuard in a White Label VPN Offering
For most resellers, WireGuard is the protocol customers will use without ever thinking about it. It ships in the included brandless VPNclient apps on every supported platform, so you can sell a modern VPN without building or maintaining the client yourself.
If you build your own application, customer portal or embedded VPN experience, the VPNresellers API handles account provisioning while our managed infrastructure runs the servers.
WireGuard FAQ
Is WireGuard available in the VPNresellers apps?
Yes. WireGuard is available in the ready-made VPNclient apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and Android TV / Fire TV.
Does WireGuard use TCP or UDP?
WireGuard uses UDP. On networks that block UDP traffic, customers can switch to OpenVPN in TCP mode instead.
Is WireGuard always the fastest protocol?
WireGuard is efficient and often performs very well, which is why we recommend it as a starting point. Actual speed still depends on the customer's internet connection, the server they choose and the local network, so no protocol can promise a fixed result.
Should WireGuard be the default for my customers?
For most everyday connections, yes. Keep OpenVPN, IKEv2 and, on desktop, Stealth available for networks or devices where WireGuard does not connect well.
Background reading: wireguard.com
Sell a Modern VPN Under Your Own Brand
WireGuard is included in every ready-made VPNclient app. Add credit, set your prices and start selling.
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