User Experience
VPN Protocol
| Protocol | WireGuard (primary) |
| Config Delivery | Download .conf file from dashboard, import into any WireGuard client |
| Encryption | Industry-standard: Curve25519 key exchange, ChaCha20 symmetric encryption |
IPsec and PPP options are in development for legacy device support.
User Dashboard
VPN Management
- View active VPN connections and status
- Download WireGuard config files
- Request new VPN connections
- See your assigned IP address
Firewall & Access Controls (Pro only)
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Mesh | Allow/deny traffic to/from other Torus members |
| Public Inbound | Allow/deny inbound connections from the internet |
| Bandwidth Limit | Configurable rate limit based on your tier |
DNS Hostnames
- Create custom hostnames like
yourname.ring.nekotopia.io - Pro accounts can request public DNS records
- Hostnames point to your Torus address
- Manage hostnames directly from the dashboard
Profile
- Update name and email
- Change password
What You Can Host (Pro tier)
With a dedicated public IP and inbound access enabled, you can run publicly-accessible services on any port:
- Web servers (HTTP/HTTPS)
- Game servers
- SSH access
- Retro services (Telnet, FTP, Gopher, etc.)
- Anything else that listens on a TCP/UDP port
Restrictions
Some activities are restricted by the underlying cloud platform:
- Outbound email (SMTP) is blocked by default
- Traffic forwarding/routing through the VPN is not permitted