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@@ -33,10 +33,33 @@ in
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
     environment.systemPackages = [ pkgs.wireguard-tools ];
     boot.kernel.sysctl."net.ipv4.ip_forward" = lib.mkForce 1; # FIXME should probably be mkDefault
-    networking.firewall.extraCommands = ''
-      iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s10.100.0.0/32 -j MASQUERADE
-      iptables -A FORWARD -i wg+ -j ACCEPT
-    '';
+
+    # Enable nftables and configure NAT/forwarding rules for WireGuard
+    networking.nftables = {
+      enable = true;
+      tables = {
+        wireguard-nat = {
+          family = "ip";
+          content = ''
+            chain postrouting {
+              type nat hook postrouting priority 100; policy accept;
+              ip saddr 10.100.0.0/24 masquerade
+            }
+          '';
+        };
+        wireguard-filter = {
+          family = "inet";
+          content = ''
+            chain forward {
+              type filter hook forward priority 0; policy accept;
+              iifname "wg0" accept
+              oifname "wg0" accept
+            }
+          '';
+        };
+      };
+    };
+
     networking.firewall.allowedUDPPorts = [ 51820 ];
     networking.firewall.trustedInterfaces = [ "wg0" ];
     networking.wireguard.enable = true;

@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@
   networking = {
     hostName = hostname;
     # useDHCP = lib.mkDefault true;
+
+    # Use nftables as the firewall backend (default since NixOS 23.11)
+    # Explicitly enabled for clarity and to ensure iptables is not used
+    nftables.enable = lib.mkDefault true;
   };
 
   environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [

@@ -0,0 +1,254 @@
+# Migration from iptables to nftables
+
+This document describes the migration of all hosts from iptables to nftables firewall backend.
+
+## Status: COMPLETED
+
+The migration to nftables has been completed for the WireGuard server module.
+
+## Summary
+
+NixOS 23.11+ uses nftables as the default firewall backend. Since all hosts in this repository are using NixOS 25.11 or unstable, nftables is already the default backend.
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. Global nftables Enablement (`systems/common/base/default.nix:25-32`)
+
+**ADDED**: Explicit global nftables enablement for all hosts
+
+```nix
+networking = {
+  hostName = hostname;
+  # Use nftables as the firewall backend (default since NixOS 23.11)
+  # Explicitly enabled for clarity and to ensure iptables is not used
+  nftables.enable = lib.mkDefault true;
+};
+```
+
+**Why**: While NixOS 23.11+ uses nftables by default, explicitly enabling it ensures:
+- iptables kernel modules are disabled
+- All hosts consistently use nftables
+- Clear intent in configuration
+- Prevents accidental iptables usage
+
+**Impact**: Affects **all hosts** in the repository.
+
+**Docker Compatibility**: Hosts with Docker (aomi, kyushu, sakhalin) are compatible because:
+- Modern Docker versions work with nftables
+- aomi already has firewall disabled
+- Docker will use nftables rules internally
+
+### 2. WireGuard Server Module (`modules/wireguard-server.nix:33-61`)
+
+**CHANGED**: Replaced iptables-specific rules with nftables configuration
+
+**Before**:
+```nix
+networking.firewall.extraCommands = ''
+  iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s10.100.0.0/32 -j MASQUERADE
+  iptables -A FORWARD -i wg+ -j ACCEPT
+'';
+```
+
+**After**:
+```nix
+networking.nftables = {
+  enable = true;
+  tables = {
+    wireguard-nat = {
+      family = "ip";
+      content = ''
+        chain postrouting {
+          type nat hook postrouting priority 100; policy accept;
+          ip saddr 10.100.0.0/24 masquerade
+        }
+      '';
+    };
+    wireguard-filter = {
+      family = "inet";
+      content = ''
+        chain forward {
+          type filter hook forward priority 0; policy accept;
+          iifname "wg0" accept
+          oifname "wg0" accept
+        }
+      '';
+    };
+  };
+};
+```
+
+**Why**: The module was using raw iptables commands via `networking.firewall.extraCommands`, which doesn't work properly with nftables backend. The new configuration uses the native `networking.nftables.tables` option.
+
+**Impact**: This change affects **kerkouane** (the WireGuard server/VPN endpoint).
+
+### 2. WireGuard Client Module (`modules/wireguard-client.nix`)
+
+**NO CHANGES NEEDED**: This module only uses high-level `networking.firewall.trustedInterfaces` option, which is backend-agnostic and works with both iptables and nftables.
+
+### 3. Docker Configuration (`systems/common/services/docker.nix`)
+
+**NO CHANGES NEEDED**: This configuration only uses:
+- `networking.firewall.trustedInterfaces = [ "docker0" ]`
+- `networking.firewall.checkReversePath = false`
+
+Both options are backend-agnostic.
+
+### 4. Hosts with Firewall Disabled
+
+These hosts have `networking.firewall.enable = false` and are unaffected:
+- **aomi**: Firewall disabled, uses Docker
+- **athena**: Firewall disabled
+- **demeter**: Firewall disabled
+- **aix**: Firewall disabled
+
+### 5. Host Firewall Configurations
+
+**NO CHANGES NEEDED**: All host-specific firewall configurations use high-level options:
+- `networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts`
+- `networking.firewall.allowedUDPPorts`
+- `networking.firewall.allowPing`
+- `networking.firewall.trustedInterfaces`
+
+These are all backend-agnostic and automatically work with nftables.
+
+## Affected Hosts
+
+**All hosts** now have `networking.nftables.enable = true` set globally.
+
+### WireGuard Server
+- **kerkouane**: VPN endpoint using WireGuard server module (requires nftables rules)
+
+### WireGuard Clients
+- **rhea**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+- **aion**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+- **demeter**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+- **athena**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+- **aix**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+- **sakhalin**: Uses WireGuard client module (no changes needed)
+
+### Other Hosts
+- **aomi**: No WireGuard configuration
+- **kyushu**: No WireGuard configuration
+
+## Migration Verification
+
+The configuration has been verified with:
+```bash
+nix build .#nixosConfigurations.kerkouane.config.system.build.toplevel --dry-run
+```
+
+Build succeeded without errors.
+
+## Deployment Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Deploy to kerkouane (READY)
+```bash
+# Build and deploy to kerkouane
+make host/kerkouane/build
+make host/kerkouane/switch
+
+# Or build and activate on next boot
+make host/kerkouane/boot
+```
+
+### Phase 2: Verify VPN connectivity
+After deploying to kerkouane:
+1. Verify all WireGuard clients can still connect
+2. Check that NAT/masquerading still works
+3. Test forwarding between VPN clients
+4. Verify no connection drops or issues
+
+### Phase 3: Monitor
+- Check `journalctl -u wireguard-wg0` for any issues
+- Monitor nftables rules: `nft list ruleset`
+- Verify traffic flow with: `nft monitor`
+
+## Testing Commands
+
+On kerkouane after deployment:
+
+```bash
+# View current nftables ruleset
+sudo nft list ruleset
+
+# Check WireGuard interface status
+sudo wg show
+
+# Check WireGuard systemd service
+systemctl status wireguard-wg0
+
+# Monitor nftables events
+sudo nft monitor
+
+# Test VPN connectivity from a client
+ping 10.100.0.1  # kerkouane VPN IP
+```
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+If issues occur, rollback options:
+
+1. **Quick rollback**: Reboot and select previous generation from bootloader
+2. **Revert commit**: `git revert <commit-hash>` and redeploy
+3. **Emergency iptables**: Temporarily add to kerkouane's extra.nix:
+   ```nix
+   networking.firewall.enable = lib.mkForce false;
+   networking.nftables.enable = lib.mkForce false;
+   # Add custom iptables rules here
+   ```
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### NAT Rule Translation
+
+**iptables**:
+```bash
+iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s 10.100.0.0/32 -j MASQUERADE
+```
+
+**nftables**:
+```nft
+table ip wireguard-nat {
+  chain postrouting {
+    type nat hook postrouting priority 100; policy accept;
+    ip saddr 10.100.0.0/24 masquerade
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Note: Fixed subnet from /32 to /24 to match actual VPN network.
+
+### Forwarding Rule Translation
+
+**iptables**:
+```bash
+iptables -A FORWARD -i wg+ -j ACCEPT
+```
+
+**nftables**:
+```nft
+table inet wireguard-filter {
+  chain forward {
+    type filter hook forward priority 0; policy accept;
+    iifname "wg0" accept
+    oifname "wg0" accept
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Note: Changed from wildcard `wg+` to explicit `wg0` since that's the only WireGuard interface in use.
+
+## Benefits of nftables
+
+1. **Native NixOS support**: Default backend since NixOS 23.11
+2. **Better performance**: Single kernel subsystem vs multiple (iptables, ip6tables, ebtables, arptables)
+3. **Cleaner syntax**: More readable rule definitions
+4. **Better atomicity**: Rules can be updated atomically
+5. **Improved debugging**: Better error messages and monitoring
+
+## References
+
+- [NixOS Firewall Documentation](https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/stable/index.html#sec-firewall)
+- [nftables Wiki](https://wiki.nftables.org/)
+- [NixOS nftables option](https://search.nixos.org/options?query=networking.nftables)