If you’re playing online games and you’re getting random disconnects, unstable ping, or your connection feels inconsistent, you can try routing your connection through a WireGuard server.
WireGuard is a modern VPN protocol that’s lightweight and usually has less overhead than older VPN protocols. It won’t magically lower your ping, though. The main idea here is to test a different network route.
Sometimes your normal ISP route to a game server isn’t very good. A WireGuard server in another location can give you a different route, and in some cases that can make the connection feel more stable.
But don’t expect every server to work better. Test them and keep the one that gives you the best result.
What You Need
For this tutorial, you’ll need:
- The WireGuard app
- A WireGuard server configuration
- An active internet connection
- A little patience to test different server locations
You can install the official WireGuard app on your device and then manually add the server configuration.
Step 1: Open WireGuard
Open the WireGuard app and create a new tunnel.
Choose the option to create a tunnel manually.
You’ll see an Interface section first.
Enter the following:
Name: You can use any name you want.
For example:
US SERVER 1Interface Settings
Private key:
Paste the private key provided for the server.
YOUR_PRIVATE_KEYAddress:
Paste the server’s assigned address.
10.104.x.x/32DNS servers:
1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8After that, scroll down and find Add or Add Peer.
Tap Add Peer.
Step 2: Add the Peer
Inside the Peer section, enter the server information.
Public key
Paste the server’s public key:
YOUR_SERVER_PUBLIC_KEYPersistent keepalive
Set this to:
25Keep this at 25 for the configurations in this tutorial.
Endpoint
Enter the server endpoint provided for your selected server.
Example:
147.xxx.xxx.xxx:25018Allowed IPs
Use:
0.0.0.0/0, ::/0This tells WireGuard to route IPv4 and IPv6 traffic through the WireGuard tunnel.
Once everything is entered, save the tunnel.
You can now turn the tunnel on and test your connection.
WireGuard Server List
I prepared several server locations that you can test. (Expires every 7 days, so better keep in touch always here)
The settings are provided for each server, so you don’t have to build the configuration from scratch.
Important: The actual private keys should be distributed privately, not posted publicly on a website. The values below are placeholders.
Important Notice!
Expires in 7 days – updated last August 21, 2026
🇺🇸 US SERVER 1
[Interface]
PrivateKey = IOlH8DO7tiN/61rXpNFHcwzuc9FI+aCi20Uj7mnlgGE=
Address = 10.104.12.232/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = YLaLJahXZ6NuASXQLPl0eUPVAypirpaLuuO7tZa2bmo=
Endpoint = 147.135.15.16:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25🇺🇸 US SERVER 2
[Interface]
PrivateKey = yI4hbJXr+QXlwJXUKlWpnv5qHGoS7/YHPfU+eCLGkF8=
Address = 10.104.2.9/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = Rn6w1t6actF9XC0bMIXxO25rf31uFqm2/n5sYyK1UzQ=
Endpoint = 147.135.37.178:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25🇨🇦 CANADA SERVER 1
[Interface]
PrivateKey = 4PJVA5eBGQ3CN5KAgGEBGNBsCrolydTPqwBdgrRP6Xg=
Address = 10.104.4.223/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = Iq0kTIp79YgI45+vVMOTfYZSbydVUoLnNe0mt88CViI=
Endpoint = 144.217.253.149:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25🇨🇦 CANADA SERVER 2
[Interface]
PrivateKey = mG4cV7cajEJqGXB7QiaMGjIp06tXcKlfz1BCZ+sNrWU=
Address = 10.104.1.246/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = Mop45Icu1QOf7eq2x0xc2hzyO0cDEq7LGL35nYt7d2Q=
Endpoint = 142.4.216.196:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
🇬🇧 UK SERVER 1
[Interface]
PrivateKey = WOJHCoqLeHR8Km148C6fZLLxA8WnWd68bxYPcLb/IW0=
Address = 10.104.0.115/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = 6g4c4GzMulIPJjkX8iYgf/ETE9VCXCUSeEIa9wer2x0=
Endpoint = 145.239.252.205:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
🇬🇧 UK SERVER 2
[Interface]
PrivateKey = 0LGsTHB1LQR44w9HUntXg9L2dbVbark5sE9j8bBW+W0=
Address = 10.104.0.127/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = TMGRzMA3dim95ClL5uVDkkrhNtxLrSPXbLf+T+Dc2DA=
Endpoint = 145.239.255.68:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
🇩🇪 GERMANY SERVER 1
[Interface]
PrivateKey = 2PyATykaHArOVyQP2LoP7oLsOlCGo2k1flQen47vXVI=
Address = 10.104.8.226/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = Fwt2sU9t7zRQye4BP/5IsO3dZjvRVR5hO5JD+6JFAEs=
Endpoint = 51.75.145.20:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
🇩🇪 GERMANY SERVER 2
[Interface]
PrivateKey = 4FtieOVTfpgmixg3kBPL0fy8UrbkWnYKF59PhiUXllU=
Address = 10.104.6.75/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = fiaaxr+r00sgq9RByIekr7HrNh4UJbH1JU7Q1vc6gkc=
Endpoint = 51.75.145.220:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
🇫🇷 FRANCE SERVER
[Interface]
PrivateKey = 0G3+XN/dbQDPy2gvfQ2I5jesPEa7jYdFs16SIOGCGW0=
Address = 10.104.4.140/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8
[Peer]
PublicKey = 26kgTMAJsQmfCVu/2m6T+X1CCjl07EeBUHzBwulFPHo=
Endpoint = 5.196.64.231:25018
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
PersistentKeepalive = 25
Which Server Should You Use?
Don’t automatically choose the server that’s closest to you.
For gaming, what matters is the actual route between you, the VPN server, and the game server.
For example, you might get better results from a US server than a UK server even if the UK server looks closer on the map.
Try each available server and check:
- Ping
- Packet loss
- Connection stability
- Random disconnects
- In-game latency
- How the connection feels during actual gameplay
If one server gives you lower and more consistent ping, use that one.
If the VPN makes your ping worse, turn it off. There’s no point using a VPN just because it’s a VPN.
What Does Persistent Keepalive 25 Do?
You’ll see this setting in the Peer section:
PersistentKeepalive = 25The value 25 tells WireGuard to periodically send keepalive packets when needed.
This can help maintain the connection when you’re behind NAT or a router that may otherwise remove an idle connection.
For these configurations, leave it at:
25What About “Allow Remote Control Apps”?
In the WireGuard app, you may see an option under the menu such as:
Advanced → Allow Remote Control Apps
You might see a recommendation to enable it.
But this setting isn’t what makes your gaming connection stable.
It is mainly related to allowing other applications to interact with or control WireGuard.
If you’re only using WireGuard manually for gaming, you normally don’t need to enable this just for better ping or stability.
So don’t turn it on expecting your game to suddenly become more stable.
How to Test the Servers
This is the part that actually matters.
Connect to one server and play your game normally for a while.
Check how the connection behaves.
Then disconnect and try another server.
For example:
US SERVER 1
↓
Test
US SERVER 2
↓
Test
CANADA SERVER 1
↓
Test
UK SERVER 1
↓
TestWrite down the results.
You may find something like:
US SERVER 1 95 ms Stable
US SERVER 2 82 ms Stable
UK SERVER 1 120 ms Unstable
Germany 1 135 ms Stable
France 140 ms UnstableIn that example, US SERVER 2 would be the better choice.
Don’t only look at the lowest ping number. A connection that stays around 85 ms is usually better for gaming than one that jumps between 50 ms and 200 ms.
Will WireGuard Reduce Ping?
Not necessarily.
That’s one thing people get wrong about VPNs.
A VPN adds another connection point between you and the game server. That can increase latency.
But sometimes your ISP has a poor route to the game server. In that situation, a WireGuard server can provide a better route.
So the result can go either way:
Normal connection
You → ISP → Game Server
WireGuard
You → ISP → WireGuard Server → Game ServerIf the second route is better, you may experience a more stable connection.
If it’s worse, your ping may increase.
That’s why testing different servers is important.
Final Thoughts
WireGuard is worth trying if you’re dealing with unstable routing, random disconnects, or inconsistent gaming latency.
But don’t expect it to magically fix every internet problem.
Your actual result depends on your ISP, location, game server, WireGuard server location, server load, and the route between all of them.
Try the available servers one by one and keep the one that gives you the most consistent connection.
And remember: lower ping isn’t everything. Stable ping and low packet loss can matter even more when you’re playing competitive games.
If WireGuard makes your connection worse, simply turn it off and use your normal connection.
Test it yourself. Don’t just assume the closest server is the best one.
