- Robust zero-knowledge privacy
We don't log you — because we can't. We use zero-knowledge authentication so that we can never associate your browsing activity with your identity.
- Resilient anti-censorship
Geph is on the cutting edge of censorship circumvention research. We have overcome numerous targeted attacks by China's Great Firewall, the world's most sophisticated national internet filter.
- Accessible to all
We believe that everyone has the right to internet freedom and privacy. So we offer entirely free medium-speed browsing for everyone. Greatly enhanced speed can be purchased for just €5/month.
- Transparent and accountable
Geph's entire software stack is open source and available on GitHub. Our managing organization is registered in Estonia, an EU jurisdiction with strong privacy laws.
Publisher’s description
What is Geph?
Geph by Geph is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 7 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.8.9, released on July 4, 2023. The version history goes back to May 29, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (geph-official/geph4-client) has 3,040 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Geph (迷霧通) is a modular Internet censorship circumvention system designed specifically to deal with national filtering. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Geph is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Geph safe to download?
- The file is served by f001.backblazeb2.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B6635F47529AF2DB7EA52719E5D66F1F977093A0165493224543FB95F4D0C1FB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8.9Latest | July 4, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8.5 | May 29, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Geph.Geph -egeph-windows-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gephInformation
- Publisher
- Geph
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/geph-official/geph4-client
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (Windows 7+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.8.9
- Released
- July 4, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 6, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 3,040
- GitHub forks
- 353
- Website
- geph.io
- winget ID
- Geph.Geph
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Geph free?
Yes. Geph is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Geph safe to download?
The download comes from f001.backblazeb2.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Geph with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Geph be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Geph support?
The installer requires Windows 7 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Geph run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Geph?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 29, 2023.
What are alternatives to Geph?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
