# Defguard

Defguard is a self-hosted network services app you run on your own server. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Proxmox.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7185/defguard

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Proxmox.

## Links

- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=defguard
- GitHub: https://github.com/DefGuard/defguard

## Common questions

### Can Defguard use Google or Microsoft as an external identity provider?

Yes, Defguard supports external OIDC identity providers including Google, Microsoft, and custom providers. It also provides an internal OIDC provider and supports LDAP/AD sync.

### Which Defguard component is intended to be exposed publicly?

The Edge component is the public-facing entry point that exposes selected Defguard services. Core is the central management plane, while Gateway enforces network access policies.

### Do Defguard mobile clients support onboarding and MFA?

Android and iOS mobile clients support VPN management with MFA and QR code onboarding. Desktop clients are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

### Can firewall rules restrict VPN access by user or group?

Yes, the firewall supports allow or deny rules for each VPN location based on user or group. These rules are applied in real time.

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