Obfuscation proxy

1. What is VPN obfuscation?
2. Is OpenVPN obfuscated?
3. Should I use obfuscated servers?
4. Does ExpressVPN use obfuscation?

What is VPN obfuscation?

Obfuscated servers are specialized VPN servers that hide the fact that you're using a VPN to reroute your traffic. They allow users to connect to a VPN even in heavily restrictive environments. When you connect to a regular VPN server, your ISP can't see where you go online.

Is OpenVPN obfuscated?

OpenVPN obfuscate (also known as scramble) is an option to hide OpenVPN traffic from firewalls or gateways. When obfuscate is enabled it doesn't look like OpenVPN traffic to the firewalls. It's worth trying enabling obfuscate to bypass VPN blocks.

Should I use obfuscated servers?

A VPN with obfuscated servers is great to have, because it can help you access online content that is restricted by your government, school or workplace, your ISP, or the websites themselves that employ anti-VPN technologies.

Does ExpressVPN use obfuscation?

ExpressVPN is as established name in the VPN space that offers obfuscation features to hide your VPN traffic. It comes with impressive security features such as AES 256-bit encryption, a proprietary Lightway protocol, and a useful kill switch that disconnects you from the internet if your VPN connection drops.