Protocol
Set of rules governing how data is encrypted and transmitted through VPN. EdgeVPN offers three protocols: WireGuard (fast), OpenVPN (reliable), and V2Ray (censorship-resistant). Each has specific advantages.
What is Protocol?
What is Protocol?
Set of rules governing how data is encrypted and transmitted through VPN. EdgeVPN offers three protocols: WireGuard (fast), OpenVPN (reliable), and V2Ray (censorship-resistant). Each has specific advantages.
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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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