Cheap and easy throwaway VPN server
Summary
A DIY guide to spin up a cheap, on-demand WireGuard VPN server on AWS using an IaC workflow. The post covers DNS resolver tweaks, the use of ProtonVPN, and a fully automated EC2-based VPN server with provisioning via OpenTofu/just apply, including security group setup and an on-demand tear-down process. It highlights cost, control, and potential trade-offs like exit region restrictions and QoS.