Set Up Speedify on Ubuntu to Bond Wi-Fi and Ethernet for Faster Internet Upload and Download Speeds
Want faster upload and download speeds and more reliable internet on Ubuntu Linux? Run Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time.
Speedify is an app that combines two or more internet connections at once – such as Wi-Fi and Ethernet – so you get faster uploads and downloads and stay online if one connection drops out.
With Speedify, your internet stays on when one connection fails.
When one of your connections drops, Speedify automatically routes your traffic to your remaining connections — so calls don't cut out and downloads don't stall.
How do I use WiFi and 4G/5G cellular at the same time with Speedify?
Pick your two internet connections and your device below and we'll take you to the step-by-step setup guide.
How to Install Speedify on Ubuntu
- Open a terminal and run the install command. Speedify provides a single terminal command that downloads and installs the correct build for your system. On a desktop Ubuntu machine this includes the Speedify user interface; on every system it includes the command-line interface. Use the current command from Speedify’s Linux installation guide.
- Let the background service start. Speedify runs as a background service after installation, so it is ready as soon as the install finishes.
- Sign in. On a desktop, open the Speedify user interface and sign in. On a headless machine, sign in from the command line. Either way, encryption is on by default.
For the full picture of how Speedify works on the platform, see Speedify’s Linux overview.
How to Bond Wi-Fi and Ethernet on Ubuntu
The whole point is using connections together. Plug in the connections you want Speedify to combine, then let Speedify bond them.
- Wi-Fi plus Ethernet. Connect to Wi-Fi and plug in an Ethernet cable at the same time. Speedify uses both, instead of Ubuntu picking one and ignoring the other.
- Add a USB connection. A USB Wi-Fi adapter, a USB Ethernet adapter, or a tethered Android phone or iPhone all work as extra connections for Speedify to bond.
- Set priorities if you want. Speedify lets you mark a metered connection, like cellular, as a backup so it only carries traffic when you need the extra capacity.
For a deeper look at sharing and bonding on the platform, see Speedify’s guide to Linux network bonding and sharing internet over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
UI or Command Line, Your Choice
On a desktop Ubuntu install you get the same Speedify interface available on Windows and macOS. You also always get the Speedify command-line interface, which can do everything the interface can from a terminal. If you would rather run Speedify with no desktop at all, that headless setup has its own guide.
Why Bond Connections on Ubuntu
A single connection is a single point of failure and a single speed ceiling. Speedify removes both. Two mediocre connections add up to one fast link, a dropped connection no longer drops your session, and real-time traffic like video calls and live streams gets priority. Combining links this way is a long-standing networking technique known as channel bonding. Speedify also doubles as a no-log VPN, so all of that traffic is encrypted on the way out.
Speedify on Ubuntu: FAQ
Which Linux distributions does Speedify support?
Speedify supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Raspberry Pi OS, on 32-bit and 64-bit ARM and on 64-bit Intel and AMD processors.
Can Speedify use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time on Ubuntu?
Yes. That is what Speedify is for. It bonds both connections and uses up to 95% of their combined capacity.
Do I need a desktop to run Speedify on Ubuntu?
No. Desktop installs include the user interface, but Speedify also runs headless on a server, controlled entirely by the command-line interface.
Is my traffic encrypted?
Yes. Speedify is a no-log VPN and encrypts every connection by default.
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