Reality Transport (VLESS)
Reality: VLESS's Stealth Transport
The obfuscation engine inside VLESS. Reality performs a genuine TLS handshake with a real website's certificate, making your VPN traffic cryptographically indistinguishable from normal HTTPS.
Reality is a transport, not a separate protocol
You do not select "Reality" on its own in OrbVPN. Reality is the default transport of the VLESS protocol (XTLS-Vision). Choose VLESS in the protocol picker and Reality is applied automatically for stealth. This page explains the technology so you understand exactly what is protecting you under the hood. To pick a different VLESS transport (Direct TCP, WebSocket, gRPC, CDN Fronting), see the Protocol Guide.
Why Reality?
Advanced Obfuscation
VPN traffic appears as regular HTTPS, bypassing deep packet inspection.
Censorship Resistance
Designed to work in environments where traditional VPNs are blocked.
Enhanced Privacy
Multi-layer encryption with perfect forward secrecy.
Reliable Connections
Stable performance even on restricted or monitored networks.
Obfuscation Technology
Traffic Camouflaging
VPN packets disguised as normal web traffic to avoid detection.
Dynamic Fingerprinting
Protocol fingerprint changes to evade signature-based detection.
Signature Masking
No identifiable VPN signatures in network traffic.
Adaptive Behavior
Automatically adjusts to bypass new blocking techniques.
How It Works
Reality makes your VLESS traffic indistinguishable from regular HTTPS traffic to websites like Google or Apple, making it nearly impossible to detect or block. It pairs with OrbVPN's 10 mimicry profiles to choose exactly which trusted service your handshake imitates.
Security Features
Multi-Layer Encryption
Traffic encrypted multiple times before leaving your device.
Perfect Forward Secrecy
New encryption keys for every session, protecting past communications.
Advanced Handshake
Secure key exchange that resists man-in-the-middle attacks.
Real-Time Adaptation
Security parameters adjust based on network conditions.
Use Cases
Restricted Networks
Access content in regions with heavy internet censorship.
Corporate Security
Protect sensitive business communications from surveillance.
Privacy-Critical Work
Journalists, activists, and researchers requiring maximum privacy.
Secure Remote Access
Connect to resources when traditional VPNs are blocked.
Performance
Minimal Latency
Obfuscation adds minimal overhead to connection speed.
Quick Connection
Fast connection establishment despite advanced security.
Stable Connections
Reliable even on networks that actively block VPNs.
Efficient Resources
Optimized to minimize battery and CPU impact.
When to Use Reality
Select VLESS (which uses Reality by default) when WireGuard is blocked, in restrictive network environments, or whenever you need maximum privacy and undetectable VPN usage. In Iran, Russia, and China, Smart Connect leans on VLESS+Reality and OSSH chains automatically.
Stay Invisible Online
VLESS with the Reality transport provides the ultimate in stealth and censorship resistance. Browse freely, anywhere.