WireGuard

Fast, Modern, Secure VPN Tunnel

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Publisher

WireGuard LLC

Version

1.1.1Latest

License

MIT

Install details for WireGuard

Architectures: x64, arm64, x86
Install scope: Machine-wide
Installer format: WIX
Versions in winget-pkgs: 28

•Windows Installer (MSI) package: winget runs it silently with standard msiexec switches.

28 versions of WireGuard are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 1.1.1. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: September 2026

Description

WireGuard® is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPsec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN. WireGuard is designed as a general purpose VPN for running on embedded interfaces and super computers alike, fit for many different circumstances. Initially released for the Linux kernel, it is now cross-platform (Windows, macOS, BSD, iOS, Android) and widely deployable. It is currently under heavy development, but already it might be regarded as the most secure, easiest to use, and simplest VPN solution in the industry.

WireGuard is available through winget as package ID WireGuard.WireGuard, with version 1.1.1. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for WireGuard

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Install a specific version (1.1.1)

winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact --version '1.1.1'

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact

Package ID

WireGuard.WireGuard

Moniker

wireguard

Homepagehttps://www.wireguard.com/install/

Common questions

How do I install WireGuard with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update WireGuard with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall WireGuard with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'WireGuard.WireGuard' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does WireGuard have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, x86, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install WireGuard without administrator rights?

Expect an administrator (UAC) prompt. The manifest only declares a machine-wide installer.

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