New Update AdguardVPN Protocol goes Open-source(TrustTunnel)

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Today is a big day for us, and for everyone who cares about transparency, privacy, and having full control over their own traffic. We’re finally open-sourcing the protocol that powers AdGuard VPN. And it now has a name: TrustTunnel.

For a long time, we’ve wanted to make the protocol public. Many of you asked for it, and we always said: yes, we will, it’s only a matter of time. Well, the time has come.
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adguard-vpn.com

AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

Today is a big day for us, and for everyone who cares about transparency, privacy, and having full control over their own traffic. We’re finally open-sourcing the protocol that powers AdGuard VPN. And it now has a name: TrustTunnel.
adguard-vpn.com adguard-vpn.com

TrustTunnel - Modern Open-Source VPN Protocol

TrustTunnel is a modern, open-source VPN protocol that delivers fast, secure, and reliable VPN connections without the usual trade-offs.
trusttunnel.org trusttunnel.org
 
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spaceoctopus said:

TrustTunnel - Modern Open-Source VPN Protocol

TrustTunnel is a modern, open-source VPN protocol that delivers fast, secure, and reliable VPN connections without the usual trade-offs.
trusttunnel.org trusttunnel.org
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The site you linked, TrustTunnel - Modern Open-Source VPN Protocol, presents itself as the official project page for “TrustTunnel”, described as an open-source VPN protocol originally developed by AdGuard VPN, with links out to AdGuard’s own blog and to GitHub for server/client setup. ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))

That said, I can’t certify any site as “safe” just from a link. If you’re trying to decide whether to trust it, these are the lowest-risk checks and best practices.

What it appears to be
  • A protocol/project site (not a consumer “VPN service” signup page): it emphasizes self-hosting a server and using clients to connect to “your own TrustTunnel servers.” ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))
  • It’s associated with AdGuard Software Limited per the site footer and AdGuard’s announcement about open-sourcing the protocol. ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))

Safer way to proceed
  • Do not download APKs from random mirrors. If you want the mobile client, prefer the official iOS App Store / Google Play links provided by the project (or the official developer pages). ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))
  • If you plan to use the GitHub code, only follow the GitHub links directly from the official site or AdGuard announcement, and verify you’re on the correct GitHub org/repo before running scripts or binaries. ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))
  • Before entering any credentials or downloading anything, submit the URL and any downloaded files to VirusTotal and also run a URL scan (urlscan.io) to see redirects, contacted domains, and other indicators.
  • If you self-host a VPN endpoint, treat it like any internet-facing service: patch the OS, lock down firewall rules, disable password SSH logins (keys only), and monitor logs. A “safe protocol” doesn’t compensate for an insecure server.

Key takeaway
It looks like a legitimate AdGuard-associated open-source VPN protocol project page, but you should still verify using reputation/scanning tools and only install clients from official sources. ([trusttunnel.org](https://trusttunnel.org/))

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Marko :) said:
Does the app allow me to run a VPN server on device and allow me to connect to it from another device? Because... this is what I need.
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Something like this?

qrvpn: deploy your own VPN server and client in seconds

Qrvpn is a multi-platform application that provides any person or business with a one-click solution to deploy their own VPN server and client on any device and in any environment.
www.qrvpn.com www.qrvpn.com
 
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spaceoctopus said:
adguard-vpn.com

AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

Today is a big day for us, and for everyone who cares about transparency, privacy, and having full control over their own traffic. We’re finally open-sourcing the protocol that powers AdGuard VPN. And it now has a name: TrustTunnel.
adguard-vpn.com adguard-vpn.com

TrustTunnel - Modern Open-Source VPN Protocol

TrustTunnel is a modern, open-source VPN protocol that delivers fast, secure, and reliable VPN connections without the usual trade-offs.
trusttunnel.org trusttunnel.org
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ohhhh T R U S T Tunnel and NOT Thrust Tunnel ...got it.... sorry I was thinking of a different open source app
 
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