Can I use multiple protocols at once?

No — you connect with one active protocol per tunnel session. Switch in app settings if needed.

Protocols · Published July 31, 2026

VPN Protocols Explained

By DexterVPN Editorial Team

VPN protocols are the rule sets and cryptography used to build your encrypted tunnel. WireGuard prioritizes simplicity and speed, OpenVPN offers mature UDP/TCP flexibility, and IKEv2/IPsec excels at mobile reconnects. Your app should let you switch when one protocol is blocked or slow.

Quick comparison

Protocol	Best for	Watch out for
WireGuard	Everyday speed on open networks	UDP blocking on strict Wi-Fi
OpenVPN	Fallback with TCP on filtered networks	Higher overhead on some devices
IKEv2/IPsec	Phones switching Wi-Fi ↔ cellular	Corporate firewalls may block it

DexterVPN protocol support

DexterVPN lists WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 among planned supported protocols across compatible apps. Availability per platform will be confirmed at launch. DexterVPN is not yet publicly available — no download exists today.