# Install WireGuard App And Activate Tunnel

## Description 

The guide here provides steps to install WireGuard App and activate the tunnel. This app allows users to create an encrypted VPN for secure communication.

## Pre-requisites

The user must possess an Android Phone. The user should reach out to the system administrator to generate the Wireguard conf file before proceeding with the installation.

## Steps

1. Search for "wireguard" in the Android Play Store. 

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2. Install the WireGuard app, open it, and click on the + icon to add the tunnel.

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3. A list of options will appear from the bottom of the app. Click the *Import from file or archive* option.&#x20;

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4. Select the WireGuard conf file provided by the system administrator. On successful tunnel creation, the tunnel name will appear at the top of the app.

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5. Activate the tunnel in WireGuard.

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