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Selecting a VPN protocol

The speed and availability of VPN depend on the region you are connecting from. If you notice slower speeds or if VPN is unavailable, try using a different protocol.

You can select from 3 options:

• Auto

  This option lets the Kaspersky app 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:

1. Open the Kaspersky app.
2. Go to Profile > Settings > VPN settings.
3. Scroll down to the Protocol card and tap it.
4. Tap the protocol you want to select.

   The protocol is changed.

Please note that the VPN connection must be turned off to change the protocol. If Phishing & Malware Filter or VPN are on, they will be turned off to change the protocol. You can turn these features back on after the protocol is changed.