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Factors That Influence VPN Speeds

VPN speed can be affected by a number of factors. If your VPN is underperforming, one of these reasons could be to blame.

Your Service Provider

Your choice of ISP (Internet Service Provider) and internet plan also play a role in the speed of your VPN connection.

Your Computer

If you have an older model computer or mobile device, or your device is overloaded, you may also experience a lag in VPN speed.

Choice of Protocol

Just like some VPN protocols are more secure than others, some are faster than others. We highly recommend using the WireGuard protocol for optimal VPN speed.

Cipher Preference

Fast speed VPN may also vary due to your cipher preference on your selected VPN protocol. The more secure your connection, the more layers your traffic has to pass through in order to reach its intended destination.

Software Selection

For some platforms like Mac OS X, there are several options for OpenVPN users (Tunnelblick or ViscosityVPN.com). If you experience issues with one, you should attempt to use the alternative.


Something as innocuous as a storm may reduce speed or alter service, but test VPN servers in the area to ensure it is not just an isolated issue.

How to Improve Your VPN Speed

There are several areas you should focus on in order to obtain the best VPN speed possible. Below are a few tips to ensure you are using the fastest VPN service possible.

  1. Set up multiple StrongVPN protocols so that if you experience issues with one, you can try another to connect to the fastest VPN servers.
  2. Try a different location. On occasion, certain areas may experience an increase in traffic which can lead to a decrease in speed. Attempt to connect to another server in your city of choice, or a nearby location.
  3. Check your personal devices and connections. You may be experiencing a problem with one of the following devices that needs further troubleshooting or service:
    • Computer
    • Hubs
    • Router
    • Modem
  4. If you’ve checked and rebooted all of your devices and connections and are still experiencing issues, attempt to connect your computer directly to your modem, essentially bypassing your router. If your speed increases or your issue stops, the router is likely the source of your connection or speed issues.
  5. If issues with VPN speed persist, feel free to contact our support team for more personal assistance.

Closer Connections = Faster Speeds

In general, the closer you are to the server, the faster your connection speed. You can find all of our VPN servers listed by package and location on our VPN Speed Test Locations page. You can also test VPN servers individually to locate the fastest connection.

If you are looking to connect to a fast US VPN server, for example, but are located in China, San Francisco would be the closest, and likely fastest connection. Once you find the location that offers optimal speed, you can login to your account and switch servers to that location.

How to Fix Your VPN Connection

Speed Test Accuracy

With over 500 servers worldwide, speed test results can vary based on a variety of factors. Switch to a server with a slower speed test result to see if your connection speed changes.

Update Your DNS Settings

Sometimes your DNS settings can impact VPN performance. Here are a few common sites and their DNS settings you can test for speed:

If you experience fast VPN speed using these sites and settings, any issues you experience could be related to your DNS servers. You have several options in this case:

  1. Try Google’s Public DNS servers:
  2. Try OpenDNS's Public DNS servers:

If you need assistance updating your DNS settings, here are tutorials for both Windows and Mac OS X.

Windows Change DNS Tutorial | Mac OS X Change DNS Tutorial

Wireless Connections

Your wireless connection could also be the cause of slow VPN speeds. If your virtual private network speeds are decreasing, you’ve done a VPN server test, and used our troubleshooting tips above and you still cannot find the fastest VPN server, test your wireless network. You can do so by going to the “Admin” page of your router and changing your connection channel.

As most routers have a default channel, there may be increased traffic on one channel over another, so it is worth testing different router channels and analyzing your wifi connection for performance speed.

Try StrongVPN Today

Hopefully the tips and suggestions above have assisted in finding fast VPN speed. Remember, our VPN Speed Test is always a helpful tool to find the fastest VPN server and connection. You can use our VPN Speed Test for any service, but you’ll find the fastest VPN service is Strong.

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