Mycelium User Guide
A simple, practical guide to using Mycelium - an IPv6 overlay network that lets you create secure connections between your devices.
What is Mycelium?
Mycelium creates a secure, private network overlay on top of the regular internet. It gives each device its own IPv6 address and handles routing automatically. All traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
Key benefits:
- 🌐 Global connectivity - Connect devices anywhere in the world
- 🔐 Automatic encryption - All traffic is secured by default
- 🚀 Smart routing - Finds the fastest path between devices
- 📱 Cross-platform - Works on Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
Quick Start
- Install Mycelium → Installation Guide
- Connect to network → Quick Start
- Customize setup → Configuration
- Use daily → Usage Guide
Common Tasks
- Set up SOCKS5 proxy for applications
- Create private network
- Connect to public peers
- Troubleshoot connection issues
Getting Help
Having trouble? Check the Troubleshooting page or visit the Mycelium project repository for more information.
This user guide focuses on practical usage. For technical details and development information, see the main project repository.