Link: https://github.com/DWoodhouse22/mayfly

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/gamepaddave on 2026-06-23 17:07:30+00:00.

Mayfly exists in response to growing government pressure on VPN providers, including the UK's potential moves toward restricting commercial VPN access. The argument behind those restrictions assumes that VPN access is something that can be switched off at the provider level. Mayfly demonstrates that it cannot: anyone with a VPS and basic technical knowledge can provision their own VPN in seconds and tear it down just as quickly.

The goal of this project is to have a one click solution for a self-hosted VPN that anyone can deploy. The only prerequisite being ownership of a cloud server, something that anyone can rent these days often for less than $5pm.

My next steps are to streamline the process

• remove the Wireguard client requirement

• remove the vps setup steps, auntie Nora should be able to run this tool after purchasing a vps rental

• harden security, this area is not something I’m an expert in so any feedback is welcome