PQCvpn Documentation

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Overview

PQCvpn is the world's first quantum-safe VPN solution, built on NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography algorithms. It provides enterprise-grade protection against both classical and quantum computing threats.

Key Features

  • Quantum-Safe Encryption: Built on NIST FIPS 203, 204, 205 compliant algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA)
  • Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
  • Zero-Logs Policy: Your activity is never monitored, recorded, or stored
  • Easy to Use: Simple one-click connection with no technical knowledge required
  • High Performance: Optimized for speed without compromising security

System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Minimum 4GB RAM
  • 100MB free disk space

macOS

  • macOS 13+ (Ventura or later)
  • Intel or Apple Silicon processor
  • Minimum 4GB RAM
  • 100MB free disk space

PQCvpn Installation Guide

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Windows Installation

  1. Download the PQCvpn installer: Download for Windows
  2. Extract the downloaded PQCvpn.zip file
  3. Run the PQCvpn.exe file from the extracted folder
  4. Follow the installation wizard prompts
  5. Launch PQCvpn from the Start menu or desktop shortcut
  6. Enter your email address to receive a verification code and sign in

Note: You may need to grant administrator permissions during installation.

macOS Installation

  1. Download the appropriate DMG file for your Mac:
  2. Open the downloaded PQCvpn.dmg file
  3. Drag the PQCvpn app to your Applications folder
  4. Launch PQCvpn from Applications
  5. If prompted, allow PQCvpn in System Preferences > Security & Privacy
  6. Enter your email address to receive a verification code and sign in

Note: On first launch, you may need to right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper.

PQCvpn Configuration

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Basic Configuration

PQCvpn works out of the box with default settings optimized for security and performance. However, you can customize various settings to suit your needs.

Connection Settings

  • Auto-Connect: Automatically connect to VPN when the app launches
  • Server Selection: Choose from multiple server locations worldwide
  • Protocol: Select between different VPN protocols (recommended: Auto)

Security Settings

  • Kill Switch: Blocks internet traffic if VPN connection drops
  • DNS Leak Protection: Prevents DNS queries from leaking outside the VPN tunnel
  • Split Tunneling: Choose which apps use the VPN connection

Advanced Configuration

Custom DNS

Configure custom DNS servers for enhanced privacy:

  1. Open PQCvpn Settings
  2. Navigate to Advanced > DNS
  3. Enable "Custom DNS"
  4. Enter your preferred DNS server addresses

Port Forwarding

Enable port forwarding for specific applications:

  1. Open PQCvpn Settings
  2. Navigate to Advanced > Port Forwarding
  3. Enable port forwarding
  4. Configure port ranges as needed

PQCvpn Troubleshooting

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Common Issues

Cannot Connect to VPN

Symptoms: Connection fails or times out

Solutions:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try a different server location
  • Disable firewall temporarily to test
  • Restart the PQCvpn application
  • Reinstall the application if issue persists

Slow Connection Speed

Symptoms: Slower than expected internet speeds

Solutions:

  • Connect to a server closer to your physical location
  • Try a different protocol in settings
  • Check if other applications are using bandwidth
  • Test your base internet speed without VPN

Application Won't Launch

Symptoms: App crashes on startup or won't open

Solutions:

  • Restart your computer
  • Check for system updates
  • Reinstall the application
  • Contact support if issue continues

Contact Support

If you continue to experience issues, please contact our support team at support@pqcrypto.ai with:

  • Description of the issue
  • Operating system and version
  • PQCvpn version
  • Steps to reproduce the problem

PQCready™ AMI (AWS Machine Image) Overview

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

PQCready AMI provides pre-configured AWS Machine Images with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) ready to deploy.

What is PQCready™ AMI?

PQCready AMI enables you to quickly build security infrastructure prepared for quantum computer threats. Subscribe from AWS Marketplace and launch a Post-Quantum secured server in minutes.

Key Features

Feature Description
Pre-configured PQC NIST standard PQC algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA) pre-installed
One-click Deploy One-click deployment from AWS Marketplace
Auto Updates Automatic security patches and algorithm updates
Multiple Regions Available in major AWS regions
API Access Programmatic AMI management via REST API

Supported PQC Algorithms

PQCready AMI supports NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standardized algorithms:

Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (KEM)

  • ML-KEM-512 - Lowest overhead; optimized for performance (NIST Level 1)
  • ML-KEM-768 - Recommended default (NIST Level 3)
  • ML-KEM-1024 - Higher security level (NIST Level 5)

Digital Signatures

  • ML-DSA-44 - Smallest signatures and fastest verification (NIST Level 2)
  • ML-DSA-65 - Recommended default (NIST Level 3)
  • ML-DSA-87 - Higher security level (NIST Level 5)

Use Cases

  • PQCready NGINX (Secure Web Server) - Deploy a web server with quantum-resistant TLS for secure HTTPS connections
  • Reverse Proxy / API Gateway - Build a PQC-enabled reverse proxy that provides quantum-safe encryption for backend services
  • mTLS Authentication - Enable mutual TLS authentication with post-quantum certificates for enhanced security

Available AMIs

AMI Description Status
PQCready NGINX NGINX web server with post-quantum TLS support Available
PQCready Vector Database Quantum-Safe Vector Database for AI Embedding Storage and Retrieval Available

PQCready™ NGINX

Quantum-Safe Web Server and Reverse Proxy

Web servers and APIs are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, handling sensitive data transmissions including authentication credentials, financial transactions, personal information, and business-critical communications. Every HTTPS connection relies on TLS encryption to protect data in transit.

The Quantum Threat to Web Security

Today's TLS implementations use classical cryptography (RSA, ECDSA) that will be broken by quantum computers. Adversaries are already capturing encrypted traffic today with the intent to decrypt it once quantum computers become available—a threat known as "harvest now, decrypt later." This puts any long-term sensitive data at risk, including:

  • Healthcare records and patient data
  • Financial transactions and banking information
  • Government communications and classified data
  • Intellectual property and trade secrets
  • Authentication tokens and session data

PQCready NGINX provides a quantum-safe web server with post-quantum TLS support, ensuring that all data transmitted through your web infrastructure remains secure against both current and future quantum attacks. By implementing NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms (ML-KEM for key exchange and ML-DSA for digital signatures), organizations can protect their web traffic from quantum threats.

Why It Matters

Migrating to quantum-safe TLS is critical for organizations that need to protect data with long confidentiality requirements. PQCready NGINX makes this transition seamless by providing a drop-in replacement for standard NGINX with full post-quantum cryptography support, allowing enterprises to future-proof their web infrastructure without extensive reconfiguration.

Key Benefits

  • Future-Proof TLS: Protect web traffic against quantum computing threats
  • Drop-in Replacement: Compatible with existing NGINX configurations
  • Standards-Compliant: Built on NIST-approved PQC algorithms
  • High Performance: Optimized for production workloads
  • Regulatory Readiness: Meet emerging quantum-safe security mandates

PQCready™ Vector Database

Quantum-Safe AI Embeddings Vector Database

AI systems rely heavily on embeddings and vector databases to store and retrieve knowledge used in search, recommendations, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). These embeddings often contain sensitive intellectual property, proprietary datasets, user data, and model insights that represent the core value of an AI company.

The Quantum Threat to AI Knowledge

However, most vector databases today rely on classical cryptography, which is expected to be vulnerable to future quantum computers. Attackers can capture encrypted data today and decrypt it later once quantum capabilities mature ("harvest now, decrypt later").

A Quantum-Safe AI Embeddings Vector DB ensures that the knowledge layer powering AI systems remains secure against both current and future quantum attacks. By integrating post-quantum cryptography for data-in-flight, data-at-rest, and vector access controls, AI companies can protect their most valuable asset: their AI's knowledge base and embeddings infrastructure.

Why It Matters

This makes quantum-safe vector databases a critical security layer for next-generation AI platforms, especially for enterprises handling regulated, proprietary, or long-lifecycle data.

Contact Us

To learn more about PQCready AMIs or get access to these quantum-safe solutions:

PQCready™ Vector Database

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Quantum-Safe AI Embeddings Vector Database

AI systems rely heavily on embeddings and vector databases to store and retrieve knowledge used in search, recommendations, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). These embeddings often contain sensitive intellectual property, proprietary datasets, user data, and model insights that represent the core value of an AI company.

The Quantum Threat to AI Knowledge

However, most vector databases today rely on classical cryptography, which is expected to be vulnerable to future quantum computers. Attackers can capture encrypted data today and decrypt it later once quantum capabilities mature ("harvest now, decrypt later").

A Quantum-Safe AI Embeddings Vector DB ensures that the knowledge layer powering AI systems remains secure against both current and future quantum attacks. By integrating post-quantum cryptography for data-in-flight, data-at-rest, and vector access controls, AI companies can protect their most valuable asset: their AI's knowledge base and embeddings infrastructure.

Why It Matters

This makes quantum-safe vector databases a critical security layer for next-generation AI platforms, especially for enterprises handling regulated, proprietary, or long-lifecycle data.

Key Benefits

  • Protect Intellectual Property: Secure proprietary embeddings and AI model insights
  • Future-Proof Security: Defense against quantum computing threats
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meet emerging quantum-safe security requirements
  • Long-Term Data Protection: Safeguard data with extended lifecycle requirements

Contact Us

To learn more about PQCready Vector Database or get access to this quantum-safe solution: