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docs: add info about key-reuse and dns name or ip address
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## Generating WireGuard Private Key

> [!IMPORTANT]
>
> It is recommended to use unique private key for each instance of the the VPN container.

- Log in to ProtonVPN and go to **Downloads****WireGuard configuration**.
- Enter a name for the key, and select features to enable like NetShield and VPN Accelerator & click create.
Some users have reported issues (#236,#211) when NetShield is set to `Block malware, ads and trackers`.
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## PROTONVPN_SERVER

This should be server DNS name like, `node-nl-01.protonvpn.net` or IP address like
`91.229.23.180`. Though server name like `NL#1`(or `NL-1`) is supported it is not recommended.
`91.229.23.180`. Server name like `NL#1`(or `NL-1`) may work for pro servers, it is
_not recommended_.

> [!IMPORTANT]
>
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[•] 89.39.107.188 : MTNPR632U9GOxI+B8dMP+KgMJVEO2xQPrem2SuDfTkM= (Public Key)
```

## Server verification fails due to incorrect exit IP

```log
[ERROR ] Expected to be connected to server xx.xx.244.154, but is connected to NL-FREE#338117(node-nl-153.protonvpn.net)
[ERROR ] Retry (5/5) after 2 seconds
[ERROR ] Failed to verify connection!
```

Please verify that you are using DNS name or IP address for the server. See FAQ above for more info.

## tmpfs or `/tmp` issues with containers

Please use `tmpfs` mounts for `/tmp`
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