VPN Protocols

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VyprVPN accounts include multiple VPN protocols so you can choose your preferred level of encryption, speed, and protection. We offer OpenVPN™, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP and Chameleon™.

IPSec

IPsec is a protocol built into most desktop, phone, and tablet devices. We support both L2TP and IKEv2 for IPSec on select platforms providing the highest performance - fast, secure and reliable.

OpenVPN™

OpenVPN™ is the industry standard protocol for desktops including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. OpenVPN™ is the secure and reliable choice.

Chameleon™

Our Chameleon™ technology uses the unmodified OpenVPN 256-bit protocol and scrambles the metadata to prevent DPI, VPN blocking and throttling.

NAT Firewall

NAT Firewall is an additional layer of security for your VyprVPN connection. It blocks unrequested inbound traffic when you're connected to VyprVPN. No additional configuration or software is required because it runs on our servers by default. NAT Firewall protects any device connected to VyprVPN.

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VPN Protocol Comparison

				Premium
	PPTP	L2TP/IPsec	OpenVPN^™	Chameleon^™
VPN Encryption	128-bit	256-bit	160-bit 256-bit	256-bit
VyprVPN Apps Supported	Windows Router	Windows Mac iOS (IPsec/IKEv2 only)	Windows Mac Android Router Anonabox	Windows Mac Android Router
Manual Setup Supported	Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android Synology	Windows Mac OS X iOS Android Blackberry 10 (IPsec only) Chromebook	Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android DD-WRT Tomato OpenWRT AsusWRT/Merlin Synology	Manual setup not supported
VPN Security	Basic encryption	Highest encryption. Checks data integrity and encapsulates the data twice.	Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates.	Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates.
VPN Speed	Fast due to lower encryption.	Requires more CPU processing to encapsulate data twice.	Best performing protocol. Fast speeds, even on connections with high latency and across great distances.	Best performing protocol. Defeats deep packet inspection. Fast speeds, even on connections with high latency and across great distances.
Stability	Works well on most Wi-Fi hotspots, very stable.	Stable on NAT-supported devices.	Most reliable and stable, even behind wireless routers, on non-reliable networks, and on Wi-Fi hotspots.	Masks VPN traffic so it cannot be identified as a VPN connection (via deep packet inspection) and blocked.
Compatibility	Native in most desktop, mobile device and tablet operating systems.	Native in most desktop, mobile device and tablet operating systems.	Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices.	Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices.
Conclusion	PPTP is a fast, easy-to-use protocol. It is a good choice if OpenVPN isn't supported by your device.	L2TP/IPsec is a good choice if OpenVPN isn't supported by your device and security is top priority.	OpenVPN is the recommended protocol for desktops including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Highest performance - fast, secure and reliable.	Chameleon is great for VPN users being blocked in countries such as China, or if you are experiencing speed issues due to bandwidth throttling.

PPTP
VPN Encryption	128-bit
VyprVPN Apps Supported	Windows Router
Manual Setup Supported	Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android Synology
VPN Security	Basic encryption
VPN Speed	Fast due to lower encryption.
Stability	Works well on most Wi-Fi hotspots, very stable.
Compatibility	Native in most desktop, mobile device and tablet operating systems.
Conclusion	PPTP is a fast, easy-to-use protocol. It is a good choice if OpenVPN isn't supported by your device.

Pro & Premier
L2TP/IPsec
VPN Encryption	256-bit
VyprVPN Apps Supported	Windows Mac iOS (IPsec/IKEv2 only)
Manual Setup Supported	Windows Mac OS X iOS Android Blackberry 10 (IPsec only) Chromebook
VPN Security	Highest encryption. Checks data integrity and encapsulates the data twice.
VPN Speed	Requires more CPU processing to encapsulate data twice.
Stability	Stable on NAT-supported devices.
Compatibility	Native in most desktop, mobile device and tablet operating systems.
Conclusion	L2TP/IPsec is a good choice if OpenVPN isn't supported by your device and security is top priority.

Pro & Premier
OpenVPN^™
VPN Encryption	160-bit 256-bit
VyprVPN Apps Supported	Windows Mac Android Router Anonabox
Manual Setup Supported	Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android DD-WRT Tomato OpenWRT AsusWRT/Merlin Synology
VPN Security	Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates.
VPN Speed	Best performing protocol. Fast speeds, even on connections with high latency and across great distances.
Stability	Most reliable and stable, even behind wireless routers, on non-reliable networks, and on Wi-Fi hotspots.
Compatibility	Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices.
Conclusion	OpenVPN is the recommended protocol for desktops including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Highest performance - fast, secure and reliable.

Pro & Premier
Chameleon^™
VPN Encryption	256-bit
VyprVPN Apps Supported	Windows Mac Android Router
Manual Setup Supported	Manual setup not supported
VPN Security	Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates.
VPN Speed	Best performing protocol. Defeats deep packet inspection. Fast speeds, even on connections with high latency and across great distances.
Stability	Masks VPN traffic so it cannot be identified as a VPN connection (via deep packet inspection) and blocked.
Compatibility	Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices.
Conclusion	Chameleon is great for VPN users being blocked in countries such as China, or if you are experiencing speed issues due to bandwidth throttling.

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