VPN Basics
VLESS
VLESS is a VPN/proxy protocol name that may appear in internal provisioning contexts.
Jun 19, 2026Glossary
VPN terms in plain language.
Short definitions help users understand VPN setup, privacy language, app status, and account terms.
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Account & Billing
Premium Access
Premium access is the Zaylo plan tier for users who need the broadest currently available route set.
Jun 19, 2026VPN Basics
Latency
Latency is the time it takes data to travel between your device and a destination.
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Tunnel
A tunnel is the protected route created between your device and the VPN location.
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Router
A router connects local devices to a wider network or internet connection.
Jun 19, 2026VPN Basics
HTTPS
HTTPS encrypts the connection between your browser and a specific website.
Jun 19, 2026Privacy Limits
No-Logs
No-logs is a privacy claim about provider data retention; use carefully and only when supported.
Jun 19, 2026VPN Basics
Kill Switch
A kill switch is a VPN feature that can block traffic if the VPN disconnects.
Jun 19, 2026Account & Billing
Trial
A trial is the initial access period before a selected paid plan renews.
Jun 19, 2026Account & Billing
Subscription
A subscription is the recurring plan tied to Zaylo VPN access.
Jun 19, 2026Android Setup
SHA-256 Checksum
A SHA-256 checksum helps verify that a downloaded file matches the expected release.
Jun 19, 2026Android Setup
APK
An APK is an Android app package used to install apps outside an app store.
Jun 19, 2026Account & Billing
Sign-In Code
A sign-in code helps link the app to an eligible Zaylo account.
Jun 19, 2026VPN Basics
Server Location
A server location is the VPN region or city your app connects through.
Jun 19, 2026Privacy Limits
WebRTC Leak
A WebRTC leak can expose network details through browser real-time communication behavior.
Jun 19, 2026Privacy Limits
DNS Leak
A DNS leak can expose lookup behavior outside the expected VPN path.
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Public IP Address
A public IP address is the network address websites can often see from your request.
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Encrypted Connection
An encrypted connection helps protect data traveling between your device and the VPN location.
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VPN
A Virtual Private Network creates a protected route between your device and a VPN location.
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