Elena M.
«Works on all my devices right away: laptop, phone, tablet. No extra hassle.»
VPN protocol
Shadowsocks VPN server
The lightweight encrypted Shadowsocks proxy on your personal MeduzaVPN server — a fast connection, minimal overhead and stable performance on unstable networks.
What is Shadowsocks
Shadowsocks is a lightweight, encrypted proxy created to stay reliable. It's simple, fast and low-overhead, which keeps it popular. It's a single-hop encrypted proxy rather than a full, multi-feature VPN client.
At MeduzaVPN, Shadowsocks runs on your personal VPS in the location you choose: on the PERSONAL plan, your traffic goes through your own server and your own IP, not a shared address. You get a fast, lightweight connection even on unstable networks.
How to set up Shadowsocks
Create an account and choose a location
Create a MeduzaVPN account and choose a VPN location from 30+ countries.
Download the app and sign in
Install the MeduzaVPN app for Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac and sign in to your account — or use the configuration file in any third-party client.
Connect to the server
Now all your device's traffic goes through your own server — on the PERSONAL plan, with a dedicated IP and no shared users.
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MeduzaVPN Benefits
Maximum privacy
Your own VPS and modern encryption — your traffic stays separate from others.
Reliable connection
Modern protocols help you stay connected even on unstable and congested networks.
60+ locations
More than thirty countries and regions — pick where your server runs.
Config files & QR codes
Get configuration files and QR codes to connect through any compatible VPN client.
15-day refund
Within the first 15 days, tell us the reason and get a full refund.
PERSONAL: servers that are yours alone
On the PERSONAL plan, every VPN in your subscription is a personal server that nobody shares with you. One subscription can hold from 1 to 20 of them, each in its own location.
Choose your plan
1 month
$5.99/ mo
$5.99
3 months
$5.66/ mo
Save 5%$16.99
6 months
$5.33/ mo
Save 11%$31.99
Best deal
12 months
$4.58/ mo
Save 23%$54.99
15-day refund
Full refund on requests made within 15 days with a reason provided
60+ locations included
Switch location anytime at no extra cost
Multiple payment methods
14 ways to pay: international and Russian cards, SBP, SberPay, T-Bank, YooMoney, MIR Pay, UnionPay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, stablecoins and 50+ other coins
Trusted by users worldwide
Daniel W.
«Fair price, no issues with speed, plenty of servers for any task. One minor wish — I'd love more detailed connection and traffic stats in the app. It would also be nice to get push notifications when the connection drops. Doesn't affect the core functionality, overall happy and not planning to switch.»
Irene L.
«Took it on trial after a bad experience with another service. Everything works the way it should: stable connection, decent speed even in the evening, and payment went through without any hassle. I used to be skeptical about services like this, but now I recommend it to friends without hesitation. I'll be staying for the long run.»
Artem K.
«Got connected in a couple of minutes, no complex setup. Stable both at home and while traveling, speed is consistently high across every device.»
Olivia S.
«Got it for my mom — she's always worried about scammers. The service has its own app, so there was nothing to configure manually: installed it, signed in, and it just works.»
Shadowsocks questions
How is Shadowsocks different from WireGuard?
Shadowsocks is a lightweight encrypted proxy that stays reliable even on unstable networks. WireGuard is a full VPN protocol focused on speed. MeduzaVPN offers both, and you can run them on the same server.
Does MeduzaVPN store my traffic with Shadowsocks?
No. We don't store the content of your traffic, and each protocol runs in an isolated container. Shadowsocks runs on your own personal VPS.
How does Shadowsocks perform on unstable networks?
That's exactly what it was built for. Shadowsocks encrypts your traffic and stays reliable on unstable networks. If you want other options, you can run VLESS or Xray on the same server.
Is Shadowsocks a full VPN?
Not quite. Shadowsocks is a single-hop encrypted proxy rather than a multi-feature VPN client. It encrypts and proxies your traffic, but if you need full VPN features, choose WireGuard on the same server.
Do I need a separate app for Shadowsocks?
On all five platforms — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — the MeduzaVPN app is enough. A Shadowsocks client such as Outline also works, or Shadowrocket on iOS. All you need is the configuration from your account.