In addition to running on the UDP protocol, Lightway also supports TCP, which might be slower than UDP but connects better on certain networks. We’ve published the source code of Lightway on GitHub under an open-source license, ensuring transparency to our users. When it comes to security, Lightway uses wolfSSL, whose well-established cryptography library has been extensively vetted by third parties, including against the FIPS 140-2 standard. Lightway does the minimum needed to get you connected quickly and securely, so you might even notice less battery usage.
Establishing a VPN connection might take only a fraction of a second, depending on your network, and you’ll stay connected to the VPN even when your device switches networks. Built from the ground up by ExpressVPN, Lightway is created for the modern world, forgoing features that are no longer needed from a VPN and implementing those that provide a smooth, secure experience.
