TCP vs. UDP: What’s the difference?
When you use a VPN, you might be offered a choice between TCP and UDP protocols in the app settings. Here’s what to know about them.
Upgrading Lightway to DTLS 1.3, an industry first for safety and...
ExpressVPN is one of the first services in the world to implement the new version of DTLS, designed for secure communication over untrusted networks.
Independent audit confirms security of Lightway for the second time
Read Cure53's full audit report for our groundbreaking VPN protocol.
Comparing WireGuard and Lightway: 3 reasons we created Lightway
Three reasons we decided to create Lightway to better suit our users' needs.
Lightway: Open-sourced and audited for proven security
Anyone can see for themselves what’s gone into Lightway’s core code, as well as read an independent audit of Lightway’s security.
Introducing Lightway, ExpressVPN’s new protocol for a superior VPN experience
Introducing Lightway, a brand new, next-generation VPN protocol that will make your connection faster, more reliable, and more secure.
Will ExpressVPN use the WireGuard protocol?
While we have a lot of respect for WireGuard, ExpressVPN has developed its own VPN protocol, Lightway, as a secure and reliable alternative.
