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Android WireGuard Setup

Follow this guide to set up WireGuard on your Android device

1

Download WireGuard from Play Store

Download the official WireGuard app from Google Play Store.

Get it on Google Play
💡 Tip: The WireGuard app is free and officially supported by the WireGuard project.
2

Install and Open WireGuard

After downloading from Play Store:

  1. Tap "Install" and wait for the installation to complete
  2. Open the WireGuard app
  3. You'll see an empty tunnel list on first launch
3

Get Your Configuration

Download your WireGuard configuration from the GetIP.online dashboard.

⚠️ Account Required: You need to create an account and generate a tunnel first.

Create Account
4

Import Configuration

Import your configuration into WireGuard:

  1. In the WireGuard app, tap the blue "+" button
  2. Choose one of these options:
    • Import from file - Browse and select your .conf file
    • Scan from QR code - Scan the QR code from dashboard
  3. Your tunnel will appear in the list
💡 QR Code Method: Using the QR code scanner is often easier on mobile - just show the QR code from your dashboard and scan it directly.
5

Connect to Your Tunnel

Now you can activate your IPv6 tunnel:

  1. Tap on your tunnel name to select it
  2. Toggle the switch to connect
  3. Android will ask for VPN permission - tap "OK"
  4. The toggle will turn blue when connected
⚠️ VPN Permission: Android requires you to approve VPN connections for security. This is normal and safe.
6

Verify Connection

Check that your tunnel is working correctly:

  1. The toggle switch should be blue/enabled
  2. You'll see a key icon in your status bar
  3. Tap on the tunnel name to view statistics
  4. You should see data transfer amounts increasing
💡 Test IPv6: Open your browser and visit test-ipv6.com to verify your IPv6 connection.
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Troubleshooting

Connection fails immediately

  • Check your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection
  • Ensure no other VPN is running
  • Try regenerating your tunnel in the dashboard

Battery optimization issues

  • Go to Settings → Battery → Battery optimization
  • Find WireGuard and select "Don't optimize"
  • This prevents Android from stopping the VPN

No internet after connecting

  • Disconnect and reconnect the tunnel
  • Check if your mobile carrier supports IPv6
  • Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data

All Set!

You're now connected to the IPv6 internet through GetIP.online. Your tunnel will remain active for 30 days.

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