Does Senton use WireGuard?

Senton is one of the VPN providers with WireGuard built into its supported applications for VPN connections. Availability of this protocol may vary between applications and platforms.

WireGuard is considered to be one of the most secure VPN protocol options, with security that also relies on the implementation, key handling and server configuration.

Is WireGuard faster than OpenVPN?

This protocol is also known to establish connections efficiently and often performs better than older protocols, which is why it is frequently mentioned when comparing which VPN protocol is best for everyday use. Actual results vary by device, network and location.

Does WireGuard work on every Senton application?

No. The availability of specific protocols depends on the application and the platform that you are using. For information on the protocols that are available with Senton VPN, please refer to the availability section above.

What is a VPN protocol, and how is it different from a VPN?

A VPN protocol is the method that is used to construct the encrypted tunnel between your device and the server. For example, WireGuard is one of the advanced VPN protocols in use today. The VPN application, such as Senton VPN, encompasses the protocol alongside its software apps, servers, user accounts, and privacy controls.

Does WireGuard hide my browsing history?

WireGuard is used to encrypt the data that is sent between your device and the endpoint of the VPN. Senton handles all of its VPN activity as described in its No-Logs Policy, although the websites that you visit may be able to recognize your account via cookies or login history.

Can I select another VPN protocol?

Currently, Senton VPN uses the WireGuard protocol to construct the connections between your devices and its servers. However, you cannot manually select the protocol to use with the Senton VPN application. This ensures that users have a consistent experience when using the various Senton VPN applications.

WIREGUARD PROTOCOL

WireGuard VPN Protocol. Built for Responsive Connections.

Senton VPN uses the WireGuard protocol on its supported connections to provide users with a modern and efficient form of tunnelling.

The actual speed at which users can connect to the VPN as well as the time it takes for the user to reconnect should depend on the device, the network, the location and the application being used on the device.

Modern protocol designA lean open-source VPN protocol designed around a focused codebase.

Responsive connection setupDesigned to establish protected connections efficiently on supported Senton applications.

Works across network changesCan support reconnection when moving between supported Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

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Protected with WireGuard

ProtocolWireGuard

DesignModern open-source protocol

Connection behaviourResponsive setup and reconnection

CoverageAvailable where supported by Senton apps

What is WireGuard?

WireGuard is a modern open-source protocol that was designed to create encrypted network tunnels between devices and servers using a focused codebase.

The streamlined structure of this protocol allows for more efficient connections between devices and servers compared to some VPN protocols, making it one of the best VPN protocols available.

WireGuard is a protocol that Senton uses to create secure connections between users and servers. Senton creates the applications, server network, account system and privacy controls for users, but relies on the WireGuard protocol to establish secure connections between its applications and users’ devices.

Open-source protocol
Focused codebase
Modern cryptographic design
Designed for efficient connection setup
Integrated into supported Senton applications

WireGuard protocolIndependent, open-source

Senton applications

Server network

Account & privacy controls

Senton uses WireGuard; it did not create the protocol.

How Does WireGuard VPN Work

1Select a locationYou choose a supported Senton VPN location.

2Keys are exchangedYour app and the VPN endpoint verify each other using their keys and create the session keys used to protect the tunnel.

3Encrypted tunnel createdYour supported internet traffic is routed through the WireGuard tunnel.

4Connection stays usable across network changesWireGuard continues protecting traffic when your device’s network address changes and Senton attempts to restore the connection if the network drops.

Diagram of an encrypted WireGuard tunnel carrying traffic between a device and a Senton VPN server

Bypasser can choose to exclude some of your traffic from being routed through this secure tunnel.

Why Senton VPN Uses WireGuard

Focused protocol designWireGuard was designed to be relatively compact, which makes the operation of the VPN tunnel and the review of its code easier to follow.

Responsive connectionsIts architecture is built to establish connections quickly on supported networks and devices.

Network mobilityWireGuard also handles situations where a device moves between supported Wi-Fi and mobile data connections.

Modern cryptographyIt is built on modern cryptographic constructions.

Designed for Changing Networks

If your device changes networks, the active VPN connection might be interrupted. Senton VPN can use the model of the WireGuard VPN connection to attempt to re-establish the protected connection.

Wi-Fi

Connection changes

Mobile data

Senton reconnects

The timing of this attempt will depend upon the operating system that is being used, the state of the application, the quality of the network connection, and the settings on the device.

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Efficient by Design

Implementing WireGuard can require fewer computational resources than older protocols used for establishing a VPN connection. Thus, VPN providers with WireGuard support often highlight the use of the protocol for mobile devices.

Focused codebase

Efficient tunnel operation

Suitable for mobile devices

Responsive connection handling

Actual battery use, processor use and internet speed vary by device, network, operating system, server distance and application behaviour.

Modern Cryptographic Foundations

WireGuard utilizes a fixed design of modern cryptographic protocols, rather than a large number of different algorithms for legacy protocols.

ChaCha20-Poly1305Curve25519BLAKE2sSipHash24HKDF

These are the primitives upon which the standard WireGuard protocol is built. The list of cryptographic algorithms used by WireGuard must match the version of WireGuard that is being used by Senton.

WireGuard VPN Protocol Availability

The availability of WireGuard depends on your specific Senton application and its technical implementation.

AndroidSupported

The Senton VPN on Android uses the WireGuard protocol.

Chrome extensionSupported

Available in Chrome. The extension uses the same modern WireGuard protocol as the Senton app.

Protocol availability for additional Senton applications will be listed here as those apps become publicly available.

What WireGuard Does Not Guarantee

WireGuard is a VPN protocol, not a complete privacy solution by itself. It does not guarantee:

Complete anonymity
A fixed connection speed
No latency
Protection from every online threat
Safe behaviour on malicious websites
Account privacy after logging into websites
Protection for traffic excluded through Bypasser
Automatic protection when the VPN is disconnected without a Kill Switch

Senton VPN combines WireGuard with its application controls, server configuration and privacy policies.

Works with Senton VPN Connection Controls

Kill SwitchBlocks supported traffic after an unexpected VPN disconnection.Learn more Auto ConnectRestores your connection to your selected server when you return to the app.Learn more Quick ConnectConnects to your saved server in one click, no list to search.Learn more BypasserAllows traffic from selected supported applications or network traffic to bypass the VPN.Learn more

Frequently asked questions

WireGuard is used to establish a secure and encrypted tunnel that protects your internet connection. Senton VPN uses WireGuard on its supported connections to keep your data encrypted while browsing, especially on public networks.