VPN Protocol

Set of rules determining how VPN encrypts and transmits data. Different protocols balance speed, security, and compatibility differently. EdgeVPN offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, and V2Ray protocols.

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What is VPN Protocol?

Set of rules determining how VPN encrypts and transmits data. Different protocols balance speed, security, and compatibility differently. EdgeVPN offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, and V2Ray protocols.

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OpenVPN

Mature, open-source VPN protocol with proven security through decades of audits. Slower than WireGuard but excellent for firewall bypass using TCP mode on port 443. Gold standard for reliability and compatibility.

V2Ray

Advanced proxy framework designed to bypass sophisticated censorship. Disguises traffic as normal HTTPS to defeat deep packet inspection. Most effective protocol for accessing blocked content in China, Iran, and UAE.

WireGuard

Modern VPN protocol with exceptional speed, security, and efficiency. Only ~4,000 lines of code (vs OpenVPN's ~100,000) make it highly auditable. Best protocol for everyday VPN use with minimal speed impact.

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