Selecting a VPN protocol
20 June 2024
ID 260308
The speed and availability of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection depend on the region you are connecting from. If you notice slower speeds or if Kaspersky VPN is unavailable, try using a different protocol.
You can select from 3 options:
- Auto
This option lets Kaspersky VPN select the optimal protocol for your current connection.
- Catapult Hydra
This protocol works well for long-distance connections. Select it if your physical location is far from the virtual location you want to connect to.
- WireGuard
This is a globally trusted open-source protocol that provides high connection speeds even on low-performance devices. The WireGuard protocol uses ChaCha20-Poly1305 data encryption.
To select a VPN protocol:
- Open Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection.
- Tap
> Settings > Protocol.
- Tap the protocol you want to select.
Please note that to change the protocol, you must first turn off the VPN connection.