Set up a VPN on your own server

Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

If you don't have a server yet, choose a VPS that fits your needs from Amnezia Hosting. All Amnezia Hosting servers meet AmneziaVPN's setup requirements. You can compare server specifications when choosing a plan.

Use the AmneziaVPN app to set up a VPN on a Linux server you own or rent. You won't need to enter any terminal commands.

Before you start, have your server's IP address, username, and password or SSH private key ready.

Servers from other hosting providers

Check the server requirements before you start. Installation may fail if your server doesn't meet them.

Incompatible hosting providers

The Amnezia setup guide lists servers from Reg.ru and Yandex Cloud as incompatible with VPN installation through AmneziaVPN.

Set up your VPN

Update the app

Update AmneziaVPN to the latest version before setting up or making changes to a self-hosted server. Updates improve AmneziaWG, fix bugs, and make connections more stable.

1. Download and install AmneziaVPN from the official download page (mirror) or the latest stable release on GitHub. If you already have the app, update it.

2. Open AmneziaVPN. Click ➕, or Let's get started if you haven't added any connections yet.

3. Select Self-hosted VPN.

4. Enter your server's login details

   Once you've purchased a server, you'll find its login details in your Amnezia Hosting account. Sign in with the email address and password you used to create your account.

   You'll need:

   • Server IP address [:port]. If the server uses an SSH port other than 22, add the port after a colon, for example 203.0.113.10:2221.
   • SSH Username — for example, root or a user with sudo privileges who can run commands as an administrator.
   • Password or SSH private key.

   Click Continue.

   

5. Choose an installation type and click Continue:

   • Automatic installs AmneziaWG only. You can add other protocols later.

     

   • Manual lets you choose which protocol to install. Select a protocol and click Install. You can add other protocols later.

     

When setup is complete, the app creates a VPN connection with full access to your server. The connection is ready to use.

Choose an AmneziaWG port below 9999

By default, AmneziaWG uses a randomly assigned port. Some internet providers block UDP traffic on high ports. After installation, we recommend switching to an unused port below 9999, such as 585 or 1234. Make sure no other service on the server is using that port.

If your VPN isn't working, see the AmneziaWG troubleshooting guide.

To connect another device or give someone access to your VPN, see Share and revoke VPN access.

If you clicked “Skip setup”

Clicking Skip setup adds an empty connection without running any commands on the server.

Use this option if the server already has a VPN installed through AmneziaVPN. It lets you add a connection with full access without a backup file or a full-access key.

VPN is already installed on the server

1. Click any connection name.
2. Click ⚙️ next to your server.
3. Open the Management tab and select Check the server for previously installed Amnezia services.

The app updates the connection to show the VPN protocols and services already installed on the server.

You skipped setup by mistake on a fresh server

1. Click any connection name.
2. Click ⚙️ next to your server. You'll see a list of protocols you can install.
3. Click 📥 next to the protocol you want, then click Install.

Installing AmneziaWG after skipping setup.

Once installation is complete, you can use the connection to access the VPN and manage the server.

You can install other protocols in the same way:

Adding XRay as another VPN protocol.

What you can do with the connection

With full access, you can connect to the VPN and manage your server in AmneziaVPN:

• share and revoke VPN access;
• manage VPN protocols;
• install a SOCKS5 proxy;
• set up AmneziaDNS on the server;
• store and transfer files over SFTP;
• host a website on Tor.

Other guides

• Troubleshoot a self-hosted AmneziaWG connection.
• Self-hosted FAQ.
• Split tunneling.
• Set up a VPN on Android TV.
• Set up a VPN on a Keenetic router.
• Set up a VPN on an OpenWrt router.