Speed troubleshooting
Slow OpenVPN can come from public server load, distance, high latency, TCP-over-TCP behavior, blocked UDP or a weak endpoint.
Use this page to pick a better profile and understand which live metrics matter.
Start with measured Mbps.
Distance and route quality matter.
Try UDP on open networks or TCP 443 where UDP is blocked.
Unknown public endpoints may be overloaded or rate-limited even when they are technically online.
A distant country can be slower because every packet travels farther and crosses more networks.
Many applications already use TCP. Running them through an OpenVPN TCP tunnel can amplify retransmission delays when packets are lost.
If UDP is blocked, TCP may connect but feel slower. Test both only on networks that allow them.
Low score, old checks or repeated failures mean you should choose a stronger row.
Start with the fastest server list when throughput is the main requirement.
Use low-latency rows for calls, games, shells and interactive browsing tests.