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#1 2024-01-20 19:49:43
How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
I know, I know, I'm sorry, I am unsure if this the right place to ask this question on but
Really! I couldn't find much help anywhere. I'm on Devuan OpenRC, using the wgcf (wireguard cloudflare) config.
Is there some way to get the config to load every time I boot up (something similar to the command below):
wg-quick up wgcf-profileIt would really help a lot. Thanks lads, I appreciate any help given.
Last edited by DavidRLTG (2024-01-20 19:50:22)
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#2 2024-01-22 12:48:28
- nixer
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Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
Does openrc use sysvinit scripts? I am not too familiar with openrc/runit/s6, yet, so if I am totally incorrect, please forgive me.
I used this info to create a sysvinit start script using my own wireguard profile config. I hope it helps.
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#4 2024-01-22 17:23:48
Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
Hey! I don't think the script works on OpenRC 
Besides, sorry for being a newbie, But I'm unsure where to put it or how to
add my own config onto it. Any tips?
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#5 2024-01-22 22:07:25
- GlennW
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Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
please see this post... for a conversion script.
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=4865
beware of the start and stop levels after converting to suit your situation.
I haven't tested on wireguard... but I have had success with others.
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#6 2024-01-22 22:09:48
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#7 2024-01-22 22:13:18
- rolfie
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Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
openrc is nothing but some sort of overhead on sysvinit. Give those scripts a try, I guess they will work alright.
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#8 2024-01-22 22:19:30
Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
No idea how to add my config to the script. I know, I'm dumb, i just don't see where.
Would you guys be willing to help a complete newbie? 😂
I gotta somehow add wg-quick up wgcf-profile to it. Which lines should I edlt? And where?
No idea how to get stuff like this working, I used to use warp-cli.
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#9 2024-01-22 22:58:06
- nixer
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Re: How the heck do I get wireguard to be always on?
From the link above,
Save the above sysvinit script as /etc/init.d/wg0
or "<your-name>" for the script. Make it executable.
Change this line in the script, or keep it as is:
interface=wg0
- or -
interface=<your-name>
Follow the instructions on adding the symlinks. Then try to use the usual service commands to start/stop/status:
service <your-name> start/stop/status
Put your wireguard profile file in /etc/wireguard . Give it your preferred name, maybe "wg0" or <your-name>. The name you give it should be the same through the sysvinit script, and the profile name, I think.
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