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Lightway Protocol

ExpressVPN's proprietary protocol tuned for Stripchat streaming.

Definition​

Lightway is ExpressVPN's in-house protocol built on wolfSSL. It uses modern cryptography (ChaCha20 or AES-256) with a streamlined codebase to deliver fast, reliable tunnels on any device.

Why it matters​

  • Instant reconnections: Keeps streams running when you switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data.
  • Battery efficiency: Designed for mobile clients, so long Stripchat sessions won't drain devices.
  • Stealth: Supports TCP and UDP plus obfuscation, helping in regions that block generic VPN traffic.

Tips​

  1. In ExpressVPN apps, change Protocol - Lightway - UDP for speed or Lightway - TCP for reliability.
  2. Pair with Threat Manager (ExpressVPN's tracker blocker) for cleaner browsing.
  3. If Lightway fails, fall back to OpenVPN TCP as a troubleshooting step.