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Free VPN on the FRITZ!Box with WireGuard

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With a FRITZ!Box and WireGuard, you can set up your own VPN in just a few minutes. This allows you to securely access your home or company network while on the go and, if necessary, use your own Internet connection as a starting point – without subscriptions, without third-party servers, and with complete control over your data.

The feature has been available since FRITZ!OS 7.50 from 2022 and is available on almost all current models (7590, 7530 AX, 4060, 6690 Cable, 5590 Fiber, etc.).

Advantages of your own FRITZ!Box VPN

  • No monthly costs
  • Full bandwidth of your own line
  • Access to all devices in the local network (NAS, printers, cameras, servers)
  • Also works with DS-Lite (e.g., Vodafone cable) thanks to MyFRITZ! and IPv6
  • 100% data protection compliant – you are the only operator

Requirements

  • FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 7.50 or higher
  • Active MyFRITZ! account (free of charge, can be created in 30 seconds)
  • WireGuard client on the end devices (official app for iOS/Android/Windows/macOS/Linux)

Step-by-step instructions

A brief guide on how to activate VPN on the Fritz!Box in just a few minutes.

  1. Set up MyFRITZ! account (if you haven’t already done so)

    In your home network (e.g. Wi-Fi), open → http://fritz.box or http://192.168.178.1 → enter password (the Fritz!Box password is located on a sticker on the bottom of the Fritz!Box or was included in the packaging) → “Internet” → “MyFRITZ! account”
    → Enter your email address → “Apply” → Click on the confirmation link in the email

  2. Create a WireGuard connection

    → “Internet” → ‘Sharing’ → “VPN (WireGuard)” tab
    → “Add VPN connection” → “Connect single device”
    → Assign a name (e.g., “Laptop CEO” or “Smartphone Employee XY”)
    → Optional: Activate “Route all Internet traffic via the VPN connection” (for public Wi-Fi networks)
    → “Finish” → Confirm by pressing a button on the box or phone, if necessary A QR code and a .conf file are generated automatically.

Client configuration

Android / iOS
Open the WireGuard app → “Add tunnel” → Scan QR code → Done

Windows / macOS / Linux
Install WireGuard client → Import .conf file → Activate tunnel

Recommendation: Create a separate connection for each user/device – this will help you keep track of things.

Useful settings & tips

Common problems and solutions

ProblemSolution
No connection from outside Check MyFRITZ! address, update FRITZ!OS, restart box
Slow internet access via VPNUncheck “All internet traffic…” (split tunnel)
DS-Lite (Vodafone) not working Usually not a problem – only critical for pure IPv4 destination networks
IPv6 error Automatically fixed in FRITZ!OS 7.80+

Quick checklist

  • MyFRITZ! account active
  • WireGuard connection created
  • Configuration imported on all devices
  • Test: Open http://fritz.box or http://192.168.178.1 in your browser (must work with VPN active)

You now have a fully functional, data protection-compliant VPN – without third-party providers and without ongoing costs.

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