Roger Gonzalez
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- Adds a new `wireguard.md` file detailing the process of switching from OpenVPN to WireGuard. - Includes instructions for ProtonVPN users and guidance for other providers. - Updates existing documentation in `vpn.md` and `port-forwarding.md` to reference the new guide. - Adds a new section to `vpn.md` explaining the benefits of WireGuard. - Clarifies the process of updating the `.env` file and `docker-compose.yaml`. - Provides troubleshooting steps for common WireGuard issues.
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title, date, draft, weight, summary
| title | date | draft | weight | summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Forwarding | 2024-12-30T10:14:29-03:00 | false | 50 | Everything you need to know about configuring and using a VPN with YAMS |
Port forwarding helps you get better download speeds by allowing incoming connections to your torrent client. YAMS enables port forwarding by default, but setup varies by VPN provider.
ProtonVPN Users 🚀
ProtonVPN makes port forwarding easy! Just follow these steps:
🆕 ProtonVPN now supports WireGuard with port forwarding! If you want faster VPN performance, check out our Switching Gluetun to WireGuard guide.
- Create a script to update qBittorrent's port. Make sure you change
/your/install/location:
mkdir -p /your/install/location/scripts
nano /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
- Add this code to the script: https://gitlab.com/-/snippets/4788387. Make sure you edit this to match your own configuration:
QBITTORRENT_USER=admin # qbittorrent username
QBITTORRENT_PASS=adminadmin # qbittorrent password
- Make the script executable:
chmod +x /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
- Run it to verify it's working:
./your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
You should see an output similar to this:
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | VPN container gluetun in healthy state!
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | qBittorrent Cookie invalid, getting new SessionID
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Public IP: 111.111.111.111
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Configured Port: 61009
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Active Port: 61009
2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Port OK (Act: 61009 Cfg: 61009)
- Set up automatic port updates (runs every 5 minutes):
(crontab -l 2>/dev/null; echo "*/5 * * * * /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh") | crontab -
Other VPN Providers 🌐
For other VPN providers, port forwarding configuration varies.
💡 Some providers support WireGuard too! See Switching Gluetun to WireGuard for details.
For detailed provider-specific instructions, check the Gluetun Port Forwarding Documentation.
Verifying Port Forwarding ✅
To check if port forwarding is working:
- Run
curl http://localhost:8003/v1/openvpn/portforwardedto see your current port - Visit Open Port Check Tool and test your port by using your public VPN IP and the active port
- Check qBittorrent's connection status - it should show "Connection Status: Connected"
Troubleshooting 🔧
-
No port shown:
docker logs gluetun | grep "\[port forwarding\]"Look for any error messages
-
Port not updating:
- Check if the script has execute permissions
- Verify crontab is running:
crontab -l - Check script logs:
tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep update-port
Need help? Visit our Common Issues page or join our Discord or Matrix chat!