About Defguard
Desktop client for managing WireGuard VPN connections, including Defguard instances with multi-factor authentication.
Defguard 2.1.2
Desktop client for managing WireGuard VPN connections, including Defguard instances with multi-factor authentication.
- By Defguard
- Open Source
- Updated Sep 25, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Defguard |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.1.2 |
| Release date | 2026-09-25 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | DefGuard.Defguard |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Defguard from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=DefGuard.Defguard -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=DefGuard.Defguard -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=DefGuard.Defguard -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "Defguard_2.1.2_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {DF72FCC5-2094-47ED-AA23-FCE1612890A2} /quiet
Defguard version history
2.1.0 Sep 4, 2026
1.6.9 May 30, 2026
This is a patch for the major 1.6 release.
It contains a various UI and platform-specific bug fixes:
- fix issues with deep-links not working on Windows (#827)
- fix blocking Windows syscalls locking the UI process (#825)
- handle disabled IPv6 stack on Windows causing connection errors (DefGuard/wireguard-rs#131, #930)
Other Changes
- Preserve old package versions on APT repository by @jakub-tldr in #821
- Clear TOTP code input on MFA failure by @jakub-tldr in #857
- Handle error on session end & regenerate QR on session end by @jakub-tldr in #863
- fix(nix): handle various DNS setups in nix package by @wojcik91 in #867
- Chocolatey update workflow by @jakub-tldr in #873
- migrate nix package build process to crane by @wojcik91 in #876
Full Changelog: v1.6.8...v1.6.9
Frequently asked questions
Is Defguard free?
Yes. Defguard is free and open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Defguard?
The latest version is 2.1.2, released on Sep 25, 2026.
Is it safe to download Defguard?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ee6df83bdcad1c352d9abe9184104fd1cc79c4af7955c9295710977559769bab.
Which Windows versions does Defguard support?
Defguard runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Defguard silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "Defguard_2.1.2_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=DefGuard.Defguard -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Defguard?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Defguard and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=DefGuard.Defguard -e.
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