Performance update: faster VPN connections
You might have noticed brief (around 10 minute) interruptions on some of our servers over the past couple of weeks. While server interruptions can happen for various reasons, this time, it was for an exciting one – we’ve been testing performance and stability improvements that deliver dramatic speed boosts! All the upgrades are now complete as of this weekend, so you should already be experiencing the benefits.
What’s changed?
We recently made enhancements to our custom kernel module, which handles authentication for new peer connections on our VPN servers. While it has always been reliable, there was one drawback – connection times could take up to 6 seconds longer compared to a standard WireGuard setup.
Although traditional WireGuard setups offer near-instant connections, they come with significantly more complexity and maintenance overhead. As a small team, our focus has always been on efficiency, security, and privacy without unnecessary complications.
90% faster connections
Thanks to refactoring and performance optimizations, we’ve successfully reduced connection times by about 90%. This means that instead of waiting seconds to connect, most users will now experience an average connection time of just 300 milliseconds!
To really show how big of a difference this makes, check out this comparison video:
Previously, connecting took 5 seconds – now, you could connect 16 times in the same span
This change dramatically improves usability, making switching servers or reconnecting feel seamless – all while maintaining our high standards for privacy and security.
Rollout & what to expect
We first tested this upgrade on our Gothenburg servers, where it delivered outstanding results. After successful testing, we've now rolled it out globally across all VPN locations – so you should already be experiencing faster connections across the entire network.
We hope you'll enjoy the faster connection times. Happy smoother and faster VPN connectivity!
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