# What a VPN Is and How WireGuard WorksEN
Alessandro Corbelli~7 min
What a VPN is in plain terms, what it's for, and why WireGuard has become popular: simplicity, performance, and modern cryptography compared to older solutions.
What a VPN is in plain terms, what it's for, and why WireGuard has become popular: simplicity, performance, and modern cryptography compared to older solutions.