Set Up Gluetun WebUI on a Linux Server – Easily Manage Your VPN Container

Learn how to install and run Gluetun WebUI on your Linux VPS to monitor and manage your Gluetun VPN container → Find out more now

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Introduction

Gluetun WebUI is a lightweight web interface that makes managing the Gluetun VPN container super easy. Gluetun itself is a popular Docker container that routes other applications through a secure VPN connection.

The WebUI provides a handy dashboard where you can check the VPN status, manage connections, and control the container's behavior — all without manually handling Docker commands or configuration files.

Hosting the Gluetun WebUI on your own server gives you a central interface to manage your VPN setup. This is especially useful if you run multiple containers that rely on a Gluetun VPN connection.

Want to run Gluetun WebUI on your VPS? This guide walks you through installation and configuration step by step.

Set Up Gluetun WebUI on a Linux Server – Easily Manage Your VPN Container

Use Cases for Gluetun WebUI

Gluetun WebUI is ideal for anyone running containerized applications behind a VPN. Typical use cases include:

Monitoring VPN connection status in real time
Managing containers that route traffic through the Gluetun VPN
Simplifying VPN container configuration and troubleshooting
Controlling VPN services without complex Docker commands
Centralized VPN management for self-hosted environments

The WebUI is especially useful in homelabs or VPS setups where multiple apps depend on a VPN container.

Requirements

Before installing Gluetun WebUI, make sure your server meets the following requirements.

Hardware	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	1 core	2 cores
RAM	1 GB	4 GB
Storage	5 GB	10 GB

Required software:

Docker
Docker Compose

If Docker is not yet installed, follow our Docker installation guide before proceeding.

Preparation

Before installing Gluetun WebUI, ensure Docker and Docker Compose are available on your server. Check with these commands:

Code

docker --version
docker compose version

Next, create a directory for the Gluetun WebUI installation:

Code

mkdir gluetun-webui
cd gluetun-webui

This folder will hold the Docker Compose configuration that runs the web interface.

Installation

Create a Docker Compose file for Gluetun WebUI:

Code

nano compose.yaml

Insert the following configuration:

yaml

services:
  gluetun-webui:
    image: ghcr.io/sir-scuzza/gluetun-webui:latest
    container_name: gluetun-webui
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
    environment:
      - GLUETUN_API_URL=http://gluetun:8000
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data

This configuration does the following:

Deploys the Gluetun WebUI container
Connects to the Gluetun API
Makes the WebUI accessible on port 8000
Stores persistent configuration data in the data folder

Save the file and exit the editor.

Starting Gluetun WebUI

Start the container with Docker Compose:

Code

docker compose up -d

Docker will download the required image and start the WebUI container. To check if the container is running, use:

Code

docker ps

Accessing the Web Interface

Once the container is running, open the WebUI in your browser:

Code

http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8000

Replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with your VPS’s IP address. In the interface, you can:

Monitor VPN connection status
Manage the behavior of the Gluetun container
View VPN configuration details
Control services running through the VPN container

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gluetun WebUI on your Linux server. The web interface now makes it super easy to monitor and manage your Gluetun VPN container — no need to type Docker commands manually.

Running Gluetun WebUI alongside your VPN container simplifies management and gives you a clear overview of your VPN status and configuration.

If you have questions or need help, our support team is available daily! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gluetun WebUI is a lightweight web interface that simplifies managing the Gluetun VPN container. Gluetun itself is a Docker container that routes other applications through a secure VPN connection.

You can check the VPN status, manage connections, and control the container’s behavior without manually handling Docker commands or configuration files.

It’s especially suited for homelabs or VPS setups where multiple apps rely on a VPN container.

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Set Up Gluetun WebUI on a Linux Server – Easily Manage Your VPN Container

Introduction

Use Cases for Gluetun WebUI

Requirements

Preparation

Installation

Starting Gluetun WebUI

Accessing the Web Interface

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Software

Use Cases for Gluetun WebUI

Preparation

Installation

Starting Gluetun WebUI

Accessing the Web Interface

Conclusion

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