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Emergency maintenance

03:00 UTC · MSK = UTC+3

Amsterdam: emergency router restart

We will perform an emergency router restart at our Amsterdam location on September 22 at 06:00 MSK. Expected downtime is up to 10 minutes.

The maintenance will affect cloud and dedicated servers across the entire location. Connections may be temporarily unavailable during the restart.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Scheduled maintenance

2026 · CEST = UTC+2 · September 25, 00:00–04:00 MSK (UTC+3)

Germany and Romania: DataForest network maintenance

DataForest will be performing network maintenance affecting parts of their infrastructure. Customers in our Germany and Romania locations may experience temporary connectivity interruptions or brief outages.

Maintenance window: September 24, 2026, 23:00 CEST – September 25, 03:00 CEST (UTC+2). This is September 25, 00:00–04:00 MSK (UTC+3).

The maintenance involves upgrades to DataForest's edge router and core network infrastructure. Some services may experience multiple interruptions during the maintenance window as traffic is rerouted and the network is brought back online.

No action is required from customers. We will be monitoring the maintenance and will provide further updates if there are any significant issues or delays.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while the network upgrades are being carried out.

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Guides

5 Reasons to Use a VPN Every Day

A VPN can help in everyday situations, but its capabilities are often overstated. Here are five specific reasons to use one, along with the limits you should understand.

1. Extra privacy on public Wi-Fi

At a café, hotel or airport, you generally do not control the network. A VPN encrypts the connection to its server for traffic routed through the tunnel, reducing the connection information available to the local network operator. That extra privacy can be useful when you regularly use Wi-Fi run by someone else.

HTTPS already protects the contents of most web connections, including passwords in transit. Public Wi-Fi does not automatically expose your messages. Check website addresses and browser warnings. If the network requires a sign-in, complete its official login page first, then enable the VPN and confirm it has connected.

2. Less destination information for your internet provider

A VPN can also be useful at home or on mobile data. With correct routing, your internet provider sees a connection to the VPN server instead of direct connections to each destination. The tunnel itself, connection times and data volumes remain observable: a VPN does not make your internet connection invisible.

Some trust shifts from your internet provider to the VPN operator. Look beyond price: read the privacy policy, check what data the service processes and find its support details. Review which applications and DNS requests use the tunnel. Traffic excluded from it does not receive the same protection.

3. Keeping your home IP address from websites

For connections routed through a VPN, a website normally sees the VPN server's public IP address instead of your home or mobile network address. This helps when you do not want every website to receive that network identifier. An IP address may suggest a general location, but does not reveal your exact home address by itself.

Changing your IP does not erase other identifiers. A website recognizes your signed-in account and may use cookies or browser fingerprinting. Location permissions are not automatically overridden either. Review application permissions, browser privacy settings and third-party cookies separately; a VPN addresses only part of the privacy problem.

4. An alternative route to resources while travelling

After changing networks or countries, a familiar website may become unavailable because of filtering or IP-based restrictions. Connecting through another network can sometimes restore access to information. Before travelling, install the client and check your connection settings while your usual internet access still works, rather than waiting until you need it urgently.

Access is not guaranteed: websites can block VPN addresses, and networks can block VPN protocols. A website outage or loss of internet access is a different problem. A VPN does not guarantee higher speeds either; the extra route may add latency. Compare availability and performance for your task while respecting network and service rules.

5. One connection for applications beyond the browser

Email clients, messaging applications and other programs use the internet alongside your browser. A system VPN in full-tunnel mode can route their traffic through one connection. This is convenient when several applications need the same route, rather than relying on a browser extension that covers only browser activity.

Check the mode you selected: a browser proxy, selected-app routing and a full VPN work differently. After moving from Wi-Fi to mobile data, confirm that the connection has resumed. Consult IT before using a personal VPN on a managed work device; it does not replace corporate access to internal resources.

What else matters for internet security

A VPN is not antivirus software, does not identify every phishing page and does not provide complete anonymity. Keep systems and applications updated, use unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication. To try GOGO VPN, start with the FAQ and test it against your actual needs rather than expecting universal protection.

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Technology

Modern VPN protocols: comparison and choice

Compare VPNs and encrypted proxies for speed, compatibility, network switching and resistance to filtering. Use our quick reference to choose a suitable option.

What matters when choosing a VPN protocol

A protocol defines how your device establishes a secure connection to a server and carries traffic. Video and gaming need throughput, low latency and low packet loss; travel needs reliable reconnection; restricted networks need compatibility with filtering. There is no universal winner. The server, route, device and application settings also shape the result.

WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec create VPN tunnels. SoftEther is a VPN platform with its own protocol and support for other connection methods. VLESS, Trojan and Shadowsocks are proxy protocols. They can serve selected applications or use a client's TUN mode to create a virtual network interface. The client and routing rules determine whether the connection carries all device traffic.

WireGuard: a starting point for speed and low latency

WireGuard uses UDP and a compact design with modern encryption. It is a good starting point for YouTube, online games and large downloads, including torrents where the server and service permit them. Low overhead helps make efficient use of the connection. Maximum speed or lower ping is not guaranteed: a distant or overloaded server can outweigh protocol advantages.

WireGuard can adapt to changing IP addresses, making it useful on mobile devices too. Its limitation in restricted networks is the lack of built-in camouflage as ordinary web traffic. A standard profile may fail if the network blocks UDP or identifies WireGuard using deep packet inspection, or DPI. Changing the port alone does not solve that: standard WireGuard has no TCP mode.

IKEv2/IPsec: a useful option for a phone on the move

In this combination, IKEv2 negotiates the secure connection and IPsec protects the data. The MOBIKE extension allows an existing connection to move when an address or network interface changes. This makes IKEv2/IPsec worth considering for switches between home Wi-Fi and mobile data, travel and other situations where your phone frequently changes its connection.

The benefit requires MOBIKE support to be enabled at both ends. No protocol can carry data through a subway section without coverage; once reception returns, client recovery matters. Typical connections use UDP ports 500 and 4500, which networks may filter. Check support in your particular operating system, application and server configuration before choosing it.

OpenVPN: compatibility and flexible configuration

OpenVPN is useful when compatibility across computers, routers and clients matters. It supports UDP and TCP, with flexible authentication and networking options. UDP is usually a sensible starting point for a normal connection. For older devices, check that a current client is available: compatibility is not a reason to keep an insecure, outdated operating system without updates.

OpenVPN over TCP 443 can help where a network permits only certain TCP connections. However, using the HTTPS port does not make a VPN indistinguishable from browser traffic: DPI or a corporate proxy may recognize it. Transporting TCP inside TCP can also increase delays when packets are lost. Treat this mode as a connection option, not a universal speed improvement.

SoftEther: VPN over HTTPS and organizational networks

SoftEther's own protocol carries Ethernet traffic over a protected connection and supports TCP 443 and HTTP or SOCKS proxies. This can be useful in an office or university where normal VPN ports are unavailable. The platform also provides server features for compatibility with other VPN protocols.

You need a suitable client and a configured server. The native SoftEther VPN Client supports Windows and Linux; other platforms may connect through different protocols supported by the server. Access rules, TLS inspection and address blocking can still prevent a connection. Use an access method permitted by the organization. TCP 443 is not a pass through every firewall.

VLESS in Xray and REALITY: protection and camouflage

VLESS is a lightweight proxy protocol used in software including Xray. In the common configuration without its own payload encryption, transport security such as TLS or REALITY protects the connection. Recent Xray versions also offer a separate VLESS Encryption mechanism. When choosing a profile, check which protection it uses and whether your client supports it.

REALITY provides transport protection and camouflage using characteristics of a TLS connection to a target website. VLESS + REALITY is an option to consider on networks that recognize protocols. Results depend on client and server settings, the server address and filtering methods. The protocol name does not guarantee invisibility, access to every website or freedom from blocking.

Trojan and Shadowsocks: different encrypted proxy designs

Trojan begins with a real TLS handshake and carries proxy traffic inside that protected channel. Its approach uses a resemblance to HTTPS but requires proper certificate validation and configuration. It is an alternative for compatible clients and servers, not another name for VLESS. UDP support and application behavior depend on the implementation and client mode.

Shadowsocks is an encrypted proxy for TCP and UDP traffic. The modern Shadowsocks 2022 specification uses authenticated encryption and improves protection from earlier versions. A basic configuration does not necessarily look like HTTPS. Check version compatibility, encryption method, DNS handling and application coverage: a system proxy may miss applications that ignore proxy settings.

AmneziaWG and choosing for networks with DPI

AmneziaWG is based on WireGuard and changes the outward characteristics of traffic to make recognition harder. It retains WireGuard's cryptographic foundation. For networks using DPI, including restrictive connections in Russia, China or Iran, VLESS + REALITY and AmneziaWG are candidates to test on your connection, not guarantees of nationwide availability.

AmneziaWG still depends on UDP. If a network blocks that transport entirely, camouflage alone is insufficient. A blocked server address can affect any protocol. Keep a compatible backup profile and an updated client. Test separately on your home provider and mobile network because their filtering rules and available routes may differ.

How to test the choice on your device

Compare options on the same device, network and, where possible, server location. Check download speed, latency, packet loss, a video call, waking from sleep and switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data. Consistent latency matters more for gaming than a record speed in one test. On a phone, testing your usual journey is more useful than a single stationary measurement.

Check which applications enter the tunnel, how DNS and IPv6 are handled and whether the client blocks traffic if the connection drops. These properties do not follow automatically from a protocol's name. A VPN also does not replace HTTPS or device security. The quick reference below is a starting point; check the service's application or documentation for the protocols it actually offers.

Quick reference: which protocol should you choose?

Quick reference: which protocol should you choose?
Your taskWhere to startWhat to consider
Speed: YouTube, gaming and torrentsWireGuardUDP must be available; speed depends on the server and route.
Phone: travel, subway and changing networksIKEv2/IPsecCheck MOBIKE support; loss of coverage stops data with any protocol.
Compatibility: routers, PCs and older systemsOpenVPNCheck for a current client; usually start with UDP.
Blocking and DPI: Russia, China and IranVLESS + REALITY or AmneziaWGResults depend on the network; AmneziaWG uses UDP.
Restrictive firewall: office or universitySoftEther or OpenVPN (TCP 443)Port 443 does not guarantee access; follow the network's rules.

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GOGO VPN is Live!

Introducing GOGO VPN, a service for connecting to the internet through a VPN. Here is how to get started, test the connection on your devices and find setup help.

What GOGO VPN offers

GOGO VPN brings together VPN access, subscription management and setup support through Telegram. It is intended for everyday activities such as browsing websites, messaging, watching videos and using online services. Start with the device you use most often, then set up your other devices.

The website lists connection options for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and TV. Your subscription works with compatible applications; the client and import method depend on your device. If this is your first VPN setup or you are unsure which application to choose, support can help you get started.

How to try the service and connect

Open the official @gogovpnonline_bot and follow its instructions. The website offers a three-day trial after subscribing to @gogovpn_online_eng, without linking a payment card. Check the bot and pricing page for the current trial and subscription terms.

Install the recommended client for your platform, add the connection details you receive and connect. Test your usual activities: open a few websites, play a video or make a call. Try both home Wi-Fi and mobile data, since connection quality also depends on your internet provider, the route and network load.

Choosing a plan and getting help

Compare access options and subscription lengths on the pricing page after testing the service on your devices. A short period can suit an initial trial, while a longer plan may suit regular use. Subscriptions do not renew automatically: access continues until the end of the period you have paid for.

For setup help, contact @gogovpnonline. Include your device, operating system, application name and a description of the problem. Keep passwords and subscription links out of public messages. The FAQ covers common questions, and the News section carries maintenance notices and service updates. Read the service terms and privacy policy before using the service.

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