We support major VPN protocols on our servers. Even though IKEv2 and OpenVPN protocols are our recommendations, you can configure our VPN to work with other protocols. We give you a flexible solution, and it’s up to you which protocol to rely on.
A VPN protocol is a set of rules or instructions that determine how data routes between your device and the VPN server. VPN providers rely on protocols to ensure a stable and secure connection. Every VPN protocol has its own pros and cons when it comes to speed, security, and stability.
The latest VPN protocol in the industry succeeds IKEv1, supported on Windows, , and Mac OS. Excellent for both performance and security. We highly recommend using this protocol wherever possible. Here is a short overview of IKEv2:
- Excellent speed - 5/5
- Excellent security with strong encryption - 5/5
- Very stable - 5/5
- Overall, it is an excellent choice for supported devices - 5/5
OpenVPN is the most popular and among the easiest VPN protocols to use, supported on a wide range of devices. We recommend using its UDP protocol for streaming and downloading. At the same time, TCP works best when you need additional, especially when connected to public Wi-Fi networks. OpenVPN is available across our desktop and Android apps out-of-the-box. Here is a short overview of OpenVPN:
- Speed on UDP is good, not so good on TCP - 4/5
- It is very secure with 256-bit encryption - 5/5
- Very stable especially on TCP 443 - 5/5
- Overall a good choice for both performance & security - 4/5
L2TP/IPsec is easy to setup and is supported on a wide variety of devices. It is more secure than PPTP but can be slower. Here is a short overview of L2TP/IPSec:
- OK speed - 3/5
- OK security - 3/5
- Good stability - 4/5
- Overall a good alternative for IKev2 & OpenVPN - 3/5.
PPTP is also easy to setup and is supported on a wide variety of devices. It's a great way to bypass geo-restrictions. Here is a short overview of PPTP:
- OK speed - 3/5
- Not secure - 1/5
- OK stability - 3/5
- Overall acceptable alternative to bypass geo-blocks - 2/5
Do you want to set up a VPN manually? Check a detailed setup wizard.
It depends on your needs. If you are serious about security, we recommend going with OpenVPN (TCP). If you want to achieve the best speeds possible, IKEv2 and OpenVPN (UDP) are the best solutions. Anyway, IKEv2 and OpenVPN have never been compromised yet.
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