🔌 Protocols: AmneziaWG (AWG) and XRay / VLESS
To ensure maximum connection speed and reliably bypass censorship, our network utilizes two of the most advanced VPN protocols available. Below is a detailed breakdown of their features, pros and cons, and recommended use cases.
🛡️ AmneziaWG (AWG)
AmneziaWG is a modern fork of the popular WireGuard protocol. The Amnezia development team added header obfuscation to protect traffic from detection by Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) systems.
Pros & Cons
- ➕ Pros: Maximum throughput speed, minimal battery consumption on mobile devices, near-instant connection times, and stable performance on mobile data networks.
- ➖ Cons: In certain highly restrictive networks, UDP traffic may be heavily throttled or entirely blocked by the ISP.
Best Used For
Ideal for daily use, high-definition streaming, online gaming (low latency/ping), and downloading files—provided your ISP does not block UDP connections.
📖 Learn more: AmneziaWG (AWG) — full guide
⚡ XRay / VLESS (Reality)
XRay running VLESS with Reality stealth technology represents the cutting edge of anti-censorship tools. It operates over TCP and fully camouflages your VPN traffic as a standard visit to a legitimate, unblocked website (such as a major international marketplace or IT platform).
Pros & Cons
- ➕ Pros: Virtually immune to modern censorship and blocking techniques. The ISP only detects a standard, secure HTTPS connection to a regular website.
- ➖ Cons: Slightly higher CPU utilization on your device; maximum speeds may be marginally lower compared to AWG.
Best Used For
Highly recommended as the primary protocol in regions with strict internet censorship, or as a reliable backup option if AmneziaWG fails to connect.
📖 Learn more: VLESS + Reality — full guide
📊 Protocol Comparison Matrix
| Feature | AmneziaWG (AWG) | XRay / VLESS (Reality) |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Type | Obfuscated UDP | TCP / TLS (Web Masking) |
| Speed & Ping | 🚀 Excellent (Max Performance) | ⚡ Good |
| Censorship Bypass | High (DPI Resistant) | 👑 Complete (Indistinguishable from standard web traffic) |
| Battery Impact | Minimal | Moderate |
⚙️ Setup and Configuration Guide
No complex command-line actions are required. Configuration is fully automated through the official Amnezia VPN client app:
- Open the Amnezia application and select your server.
- Navigate to the "Protocols" tab (or Server Settings).
- Click the "Install" button next to your chosen protocol (AWG or XRay).
- Wait for the setup process to finish (typically takes under 1 minute).
- Return to the main screen, choose the newly installed protocol from the dropdown menu, and click "Connect".
Pro Tip
We highly recommend deploying both protocols on your server. Use AmneziaWG by default to enjoy peak speeds, and switch to XRay seamlessly if you encounter any connectivity issues.