WireGuard® Protocol
WireGuard® Protocol
The latest advancement in VPN technology. Lightning-fast speeds with state-of-the-art cryptography and minimal resource usage.
Why WireGuard?
Lightning Fast
Up to 3x faster than OpenVPN with lower latency and better throughput.
Battery Efficient
Minimal CPU usage means significantly longer battery life on mobile.
Modern Security
State-of-the-art cryptography with a minimal, auditable codebase.
Simple & Reliable
Just 4,000 lines of code means fewer bugs and easier security audits.
Technical Specifications
ChaCha20 Encryption
High-speed stream cipher for data encryption.
Poly1305 Authentication
Fast message authentication code.
Curve25519 Key Exchange
Modern elliptic curve Diffie-Hellman.
Blake2 Hashing
Fast cryptographic hash function.
Cryptographic Choices
WireGuard uses a fixed set of modern, fast, and secure cryptographic primitives. No cipher negotiation means no downgrade attacks.
Performance Benefits
Faster Connections
Connect in milliseconds, not seconds. WireGuard's handshake is extremely efficient.
Lower Latency
Minimal protocol overhead means better ping times for gaming and video calls.
Better Battery Life
Efficient design uses less CPU, extending battery life by up to 30% compared to other protocols.
Seamless Roaming
Maintain connection when switching between WiFi and mobile data.
Implementation
Mobile Devices
Native implementation with optimized battery usage and quick connection.
Desktop Platforms
Kernel integration on supported platforms for best performance.
Best Practices
Enable Kill Switch
Ensure protection even if the VPN connection drops.
Configure DNS
Use OrbVPN's secure DNS to prevent leaks.
Keep Updated
Regular updates include performance improvements and security fixes.
Use Split Tunneling
Route only necessary traffic through VPN for best performance.
Recommended for Most Users
WireGuard is our recommended protocol for most users. It offers the best combination of speed, security, and battery efficiency.
Experience WireGuard Speed
Switch to WireGuard protocol for the fastest, most efficient VPN experience available.