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How to Configure Gluetun for PIA Using Techhut's Guide?

December 25, 2025 3 answers
Asked by TechieTaco123
Hey everyone! I've been trying for a couple of days to get Gluetun set up with Private Internet Access (PIA) following Techhut's tutorial, but I'm hitting a wall. My main problem is that I can't seem to convert the .env file example from the Airvpn tutorial into something that works for PIA. I'm really hoping someone has managed to get this working or can suggest a workaround, as I'd prefer to stick with PIA since I already have a subscription. By the way, I'm not sure if PIA with Wireguard even works with Gluetun, but it seems pretty complex if it does. I'll share the .env file I'm working with below.
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DockerDude42
Have you checked your Docker logs? I had a problem similar while using Proton VPN with the Techhut guide. Instead of just 'America', I had to write 'United States' (with a space, no underscores). The logs will indicate if that’s where the issue is. Also, make sure to enter the specific port for forwarding that Proton assigns.
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OpenSourceWizard
According to the GitHub wiki, you can’t use Wireguard natively with PIA. It seems like they only support OpenVPN for direct use. I know it's frustrating, but maybe try to set it up that way instead.
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TechNinja99
I haven't gotten Wireguard working with Gluetun either, but I’ve heard of others doing it. There are some tools out there that can help extract the necessary keys from your PIA credentials. I used something similar in the Unraid VPN manager, and it worked for me.
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