ExpressVPN
Lightway
ExpressVPN offers its own Lightway protocol for VPN connections on desktop and mobile devices.
- Lightway connection protocol
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
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DOWNLOAD GUIDE
Try a different route for your downloads.
Slow downloads can depend on your network route. Consider ExpressVPN or NordVPN to see whether a different connection works better for you.
NordVPN
NordLynx
NordVPN offers NordLynx, a VPN connection technology built around the WireGuard protocol.
- WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Get started in three steps
- 1
Choose and install
Choose a provider and install its official app on the device you use for downloads.
- 2
Connect to a location
Start with a nearby or recommended location. Try another location if the connection is slow.
- 3
Compare download speeds
Retry the same download and compare speeds with and without the VPN. Keep the connection that works best.
A VPN may improve or reduce download speeds. Results depend on your ISP, location and server load; faster downloads are not guaranteed.