OwlGate for Desktop
Perch on your PC or Mac.
WireGuard tunneling, kill switch, and split-tunneling from the menu bar or system tray. Signed installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Detected on your device
Windows
Works today on any WireGuard client · native installer coming soon
Connected
London · Watchtower 01
tunnel: wireguard
ip: 185.107.83.42
latency: 18ms · load: 12%
Native OwlGate Desktop app — coming soon
The signed Desktop app is still in final testing. Leave your email and we’ll ping you the moment it hits the store. In the meantime, you can get protected with a WireGuard config below.
Get protected now
All platforms
Choose your installer. Same account, all devices.
System requirements
| OS | Minimum version | Architecture | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 (build 1809) or 11 | x64, ARM64 | 2 GB |
| macOS | macOS 12 Monterey | Intel, Apple Silicon | 2 GB |
| Linux | Kernel 5.15+ (Ubuntu 22.04, Fedora 38, Arch) | x86_64, aarch64 | 1 GB |
First-time setup
Four steps and you're perched.
STEP 01
Download the installer
Click the button above for your OS. Verify SHA-256 if you're security-conscious.
STEP 02
Run and approve
Windows: allow the driver install. macOS: approve the system extension in Privacy & Security.
STEP 03
Sign in to OwlGate
Same account you use on the web. Google, Apple, or email — your call.
STEP 04
Pick a watchtower
Choose from 75+ perches or let Auto pick the fastest one for your location.
Verify your download
Every installer is signed and published with its SHA-256 hash. Compare before you install.
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-FileHash owlgate-setup.exe -Algorithm SHA256macOS
shasum -a 256 OwlGate.dmgLinux
sha256sum OwlGate.AppImageIf the hash doesn't match the value published on this page, delete the file and re-download from owlgate.co only.