Lermontov VPN: three protocols to pick from

One VPN works at home but fails on mobile data, another unblocks everything but stutters on video. Usually the protocol is to blame. Lermontov VPN gives you three to choose from: WireGuard, OpenVPN and XRay, and the bot sends configuration files automatically. 🛡️

Which protocol to pick

• WireGuard. Modern and very fast. Great for video, games and calls when the network doesn't throttle VPN traffic.
• OpenVPN. A protocol proven over many years. Stable and supported almost everywhere, including older routers.
• XRay. A toolkit that disguises traffic as ordinary browsing. It helps where other protocols are blocked.

A simple rule: start with WireGuard. If it won't connect or keeps dropping, switch to XRay. Keep OpenVPN as a backup for your router.

What the service claims

• Encryption. AES and ChaCha20, the algorithms used in modern secure connections.
• No logs. A strict policy of not keeping activity logs.
• Unlimited. No traffic caps for streaming, gaming and downloads.
• Fast connection. The developers say you are online in 3 seconds.
• Always on. 24/7 uptime is promised.

Where it works

Configs work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and routers. Routers are especially handy: set up the VPN once and every home device is covered, including the TV and game console. 📡

For a router, check which protocols your firmware supports. OpenVPN is nearly universal, WireGuard is common on newer models.

Setting up

1. Start. Tap Open and send /start.
2. Plan. Choose a subscription in the mini app.
3. Protocol. Pick WireGuard, OpenVPN or XRay.
4. Config. Download the file or scan the code in your client app.
5. Test. Open the sites you need and compare speeds.

About the no-logs promise

A no-logs policy means the service promises not to keep a history of your connections. Users can't verify that from outside, so it always comes down to trusting the specific provider. 🔍

A sensible approach: don't do anything through any VPN that would hurt you if data leaked, and turn on two-step verification for important accounts.

When to switch it off

Banks, government services and some shops react badly to foreign IP addresses and may demand extra checks. Turn the VPN off for them, or set up split tunneling in your client if it supports that. 🏦

Support and news

Support handles connection questions, server news appears in the channel, and the service has a website with an account area, all linked in the bot's description. If a config stops working, try another protocol or request a fresh file first.