Amnezia

Amnezia is an open-source VPN client for desktop and mobile that helps you connect to a VPN and, notably, deploy your own private VPN server on a VPS. It automates server setup and supports multiple VPN protocols, including options designed to help in restrictive networks.

Key Features

• Automated VPN server deployment via SSH, including installing required Docker containers
• Supports classic VPN protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2
• Traffic masking/obfuscation options such as OpenVPN over Cloak, OpenVPN over Shadowsocks, AmneziaWG, and XRay
• Split tunneling for selected sites (and apps on Android and desktop)
• Cross-platform clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS

Use Cases

• Quickly deploying a personal VPN on a rented server for privacy and safer browsing
• Connecting from networks with VPN restrictions using obfuscation-capable modes
• Enabling VPN only for specific apps or websites via split tunneling

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires access to a remote server (VPS) and working SSH credentials to automate deployment
• Some protocols and masking methods may require extra troubleshooting depending on network censorship and ISP behavior

Amnezia is a practical choice for users who want a single client that both provisions and manages a private VPN server and provides multi-protocol connectivity across major operating systems. Its protocol variety and masking options make it especially useful in challenging network environments.