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Find out how to turn off read receipts on different operating systems and messengers, and whether doing this to protects your privacy.

Learn how to know if someone blocked you on Instagram, what signs to check, what blocking changes, and how to protect your privacy.

Under Swiss law, Proton VPN is not obligated to save connection logs, and we adhere to a strict no-logs VPN policy. Therefore, we are unable to comply with requests for user connection logs.

A Scattered Spider hacking suspect was tracked through a unique identifier buried in Windows, raising concerns about user consent.

How to turn off location services and avoid sharing your location history, Google Maps Timeline, and your current location.

To mark 128 years of Philippine independence, Proton VPN now supports Baybayin (the islands' pre-colonial writing system) in our Windows app.

Get the full World Cup live streaming guide for 2026, with official apps, free viewing options, VPN tips, and travel advice.

New Proton VPN research reveals how Japanese remote workers approach working outside the office, WiFi security, and working abroad.

Utiq is a new European adverting technology that claims to replace cookies with a more privacy-friendly alternative. We investigate.

At Proton VPN, our focus this spring and summer is to make privacy easier to use for everyone.

As promised, over the last few months we've been focusing on delivering features to greatly improve your VPN experience.

To improve security and app performance, we're removing support for the IKEv2 VPN protocol from our macOS app.

2025 marked another challenging year for democracy and internet freedom. We use Proton VPN's unique insights to analyze censorship trends.

iPhone tracking and how to stop it. But the biggest danger is from third-party apps that use your location data to target you with ads.

Less than half of SMBs use a VPN to secure remote access. Proton’s latest research explains why that’s a growing risk in hybrid work.

A CDN is a geographically distributed network of servers that work together to deliver internet content faster and more reliably.

Surveillance or personalized pricing means the price you see is not the same others see. It's based on how much algorithms think you're able (or willing) to pay.

We look back at how citizens around the world turned to Proton VPN in 2025 to defeat internet and social media censorship.

If you use OpenVPN configs downloaded before September 2023, you need to switch to WireGuard or download new OpenVPN configs.

Uganda denied plans to block the internet before elections and then did it. Data shows people prepared in advance.

A surge in VPN sign-ups from Egypt amid reports of Discord outages may signal a government crackdown on youth dissent.

Data breaches, ransomware, steep fines, and other security issues in cloud computing can be costly for your business. But prevention isn't.

A new survey from Proton VPN shows how VPNs can help expats to combat homesickness while living abroad.

Crunchyroll's transformation from pirate site to the world's default platform for fully-legal anime content is remarkable. But is it safe?

You'll start to see streamlined server lists in our apps. We explain why this will improve our service's performance and resiliency.

Discord is a wildly popular text, voice, and video chat platform, but is it safe? We take a deep dive to answer that question.

With the Proton VPN 2025-2026 fall and winter roadmap, we're delivering big-hitter features: Free server locations, our own VPN architecture, and a Linux CLI.

To prevent the illegal streaming of La Liga games, Spain blocked Cloudflare on Oct. 18, cutting off Spaniards from a broad swath of the internet.

Proton VPN signups spiked alongside reports that Discord was not working in Jordan. Learn how to unblock Discord in Jordan.

Earlier this year, we promised new features and products to make your life more convenient, more private, and more productive. How did we do?

China is selling mass surveillance systems based on Great Firewall tech to authoritarian regimes to further its geopolitical goals.

Algeria bans Roblox in September 2025 due to child safety concerns, joining other nations. Find out why and how parents can keep kids safe online.

Media server, commercial streaming service, closed-source software. Plex is a lot of things, but is it legal? Is it safe? And is it free?

Omegle may be gone, but similar sites are just as risky to kids. Learn how to protect your child from dangerous chat apps and online predators.

Is Pluto TV safe — and is it really a totally free streaming service? Here's what you need to know before you start streaming.

Free streaming platform Kanopy offers hundreds of films, documentaries, or more to public library members. But is it really free, and is it safe to use?

Brazil is piloting a bold initiate that allows citizens to control and sell their personal data. Is this a good thing?

Here's what to know about the spyware apps targeting journalists, how hackers hide apps on reporters' iPhones, and how to check your iPhone for spyware.

So summer now upon us, we'd like to check in and let you know how we're progressing on our spring and summer roadmap.

A Pi-hole is a free and open-source ad-blocker system for home networks. We explain how you can set one up.

A default gateway connects devices on your local network to the internet. Here's an in-depth look at how to find yours on any device.

Instagram 's vanish mode allows you to send messages that disappear once they are read. It can be fun, but it is not secure.

Can you see who stalks your Instagram? Here's what to know and how to stay safe from Insta stalkers.

Change your WiFi SSID to take control over your network. We show you how.

In this article, we'll show you how to find the SSID of local networks on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and more devices.

What is UPnP, what is UPnP port forwarding, and should UPnP be on or off? We take an in-depth look at UPnP.

With spring now underway, we'd like to share recent improvements on phishing protection, battery life, and speed performance.

A burner phone is a disposable prepaid mobile phone intended for short-term use before being discarded. We take an in-depth look.

With spring and summer 2025 beckoning, we're excited to share our plans for the new features you'll see in coming months that aim to make your life easier, more private, and more productive.

Over the winter months we've made many improvements to make Proton VPN the power tool you need.

A suite of new improvements to our VPN apps make it easier and faster than ever to get connected to Proton VPN.

A dispute between top Spanish football association LaLiga and Cloudflare means millions of Spanish need a VPN to access legitimate websites — here's why.

We take a detailed look at how governments censor online services like TikTok and how VPNs and other technologies can (and can't) overcome such bans.

Does using a VPN slow down internet speeds? Is self-hosting your own VPN better for privacy? We clear up common VPN myths vs. reality.

In a spectacular about-face, Google has given the go-ahead to use unsafe and unfair ad tech tracking to identify internet users and track them across the web.

In 2024, Proton VPN provided free VPN access leading up to elections in countries with a history of disinformation and silencing political opponents.

tubi is a popular free, ad-supported video streaming service based in the US. But if it's free, is it safe? We take an in-depth look.

Proton VPN has expanded massively over the last few months and now offers 11,000+ servers in 110+ countries.

We show you how to watch the prestigious 2025 Grammy Awards safely and securely with Proton VPN.

How to fix a DNS server not responding and other DNS server errors on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Don't miss out on your guilty pleasure while traveling abroad. Stream The Bachelor safely and securely from anywhere with Proton VPN.

Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave online. We discuss digital footprints and whether you should be worried about yours.

We ran a survey in the Netherlands and found that 51% of Dutch adults are worried about their online privacy. See the rest of the results.

Chinese shopping platform AliExpress is undoubtedly cheap. But is it also safe and reliable, or you are likely to get scammed?

In this article, we explain what a 502 bad gateway error is and explore possible ways to fix it as a visitor to a website.

Here's how you can live stream this year's Thanksgiving football games using Proton VPN, whether you're watching from home or abroad.

Here's how and where to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from anywhere in the world with Proton VPN.

Here are the main things Proton VPN delivered this spring and summer and the exciting changes that lie ahead on our product roadmap this winter.

We’re pleased to announce a new Proton VPN app with native support for Windows devices that use the ARM chipset.

We look at what doxing is, who does it (and why), and at how to protect yourself from doxing .

With the Proton VPN Apple TV app, you can easily and securely watch your favorite content on your big-screen TV no matter where you are.

How safe a browser extension is depends almost entirely on how trustworthy its developer is. We take a deep dive.

Here's why you might want to consider a Discord alternative — and the pros and cons of seven other apps like Discord that you may want to switch to instead.

Find out where to watch the World Series, when it starts, and how to securely stream it online with Proton VPN.

Is Telegram safe to use? As we’ll discuss in this article, that very much depends on how you use it.

Find out how to watch the 2024 US election results live from abroad and which broadcasters are streaming news coverage online.

Anyone can use Proton VPN’s Chrome and Firefox browser extensions for free, making it easy to protect your privacy and bypass censorship.

In this article, we look at what firewalls do, how they work, what they are used for, and examine different types of firewall.

Proton VPN doesn't use RAM-only VPN servers because we believe them to be marketing hype. In this article, we explain why.

Mobile devices are now the primary way most people access the internet, so you should protect your online privacy with a mobile VPN app

Tor is a powerful tool for browsing the Dark Web anonymously, but your ISP can still see your activity. By using a VPN you add an extra layer of privacy.

Smart TVs may allow you to instantly connect to streaming apps, but they collect and share data about all the shows you watch and have poor cybersecurity.

A VPN helps expats watch their favorite sports teams online, do their online banking safely, and stay in touch with people back home.

Learn how to manage SafeSearch settings to create a safer browsing experience for you and your family.

We compared the privacy of four major Apple AirTag alternatives and offer tips to improve your privacy and security.

With over 5000 servers, Proton VPN has reached a new milestone in our mission to make online privacy the default for everyone.

Here’s where to watch the UEFA European Football Championship 2024, aka UEFA Euro 2024, online from wherever you are.

Learn about location services and how to protect your privacy by managing how location services work on your device and in your apps.

Apple is facing a lawsuit claiming stalkers are tracking victims using AirTags. Here's what you should know about AirTag stalking and how to keep yourself safe.

We look at the “Your connection is not private’ browser error, explain why it occurs, and suggest some ways to “fix” it.

How to delete your search history across platforms and devices — and why you might want to consider deleting your search history regularly.

Here’s how to flush your DNS cache across devices and operating systems — and why you might want to consider it.

Is Temu safe? Here’s what you need to know about this online retailer and your data.

We take an in-depth look at whether the wildly popular social media platform, TikTok, is safe to use.

A Spanish judge ordered ISPs in Spain to block access to Telegram, but this ruling was suspended the following Monday.

How to watch March Madness 2024 live from any location using our secure, high-speed VPN — and all the channels and platforms you can stream the games from.

We compiled a list of the best private, open source video conferencing alternatives to Zoom and Google Meet. Learn more from Proton VPN.

Private DNS encrypts DNS queries made by your device to a DNS server,but it isn’t needed when using a VPN.

The team at Proton VPN gives its predictions for what you can expect to see as half the world casts votes in national elections in 2024.

To ensure people can access the information they need to vote, Proton VPN will make VPN servers available for free before elections.

The top alternatives to YouTube for video streaming, content creation, and more, that protect your data from Google and its advertisers.

How do I know if my VPN is working? We explain how to verify your IP address and check for IPv6, DNS, and WebRTC leaks.

Dating apps, like Tinder, Grindr, or Bumble present significant privacy risks. We explain what you can do to protect your data.

A VPN keeps you private online but will slightly slow down your connection. We look at how you can improve your internet speeds when using a VPN. 

Ewin attacks used to be a menace on public WiFi networks, but the widespread adoption of HTTPS has drastically reduced the risk.

Freenet is a decentralized, encrypted, open-source dark web notable for the ability to create closed and almost undetectable “darknets”.

A keylogger is either a piece of software or a hardware device that records input from your device’s keyboard.

Google’s new feature for its Chrome browser claims to help mask your identity, but the company’s business model is incompatible with privacy.

We discuss how to change the external and local IP addresses of your Windows device.

WPA3 is the latest security standard for keeping your WiFi connections secure, and a great improvement over its aging predecessor (WPA2).

The new Proton VPN Linux app is rebuilt from the ground up to be efficient, elegant, and modular in design.

Perfect forward secrecy ensures that even if an internet session is compromised, past and future sessions remain secure.

A zero-day is a previously unknown software vulnerability. A zero-day exploit is a cyberattack that takes advantage of a zero-day.

IKEv2 is a VPN protocol used to secure a VPN connection. Part of the IPsec protocol suite, it is sometimes referred to as IKEv2/IPsec.

Amazon Alexa devices undoubtedly bring unparalleled convenience to our lives. But this convenience comes at the price of privacy.

A kill switch is a security feature that protects your IP address in case you unexpectedly lose your connection to a VPN server.

A guest network lets you offer safe WiFi access for friends, office staff, customers, and iOT devices without compromising your own WiFi security.

In this article, we look at who can see your internet history when you use WiFi, what they can see, and why they might do this.

Proton VPN for Business makes network segmentation and access control easy, providing secure internet access and all-around network security.

Tor Browser is a powerful privacy tool that lets you browse onion sites and protect your identity. Here’s how it works.

In this article, we look at what a MAC address is and whether it poses a risk to your privacy or security.

See what independent reviewers are saying about the security and advanced features that come with Proton VPN's premium VPN plans.

Cyberattacks target weak security systems and unsuspecting victims. Learn the main cyberattack types and how to protect yourself.

The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a decentralized anonymizing network built on similar principles to Tor.

F-Droid is an app store for Android that features only free and open-source software. We take a detailed look.

We look at what cookies are and how they are used. Third-party cookies, in particular, can pose a threat to your online privacy.

We discuss why and how streaming services geoblock content. That is, restrict content based on your geographic location.

A guide to sharing your VPN connection from Windows, and Linux to devices such as games consoles and smart TVs.

In this article, we discuss DNS — what it is, how it works, and how it impacts issues such as online privacy and censorship.

VPNs use encryption to create a secure tunnel for your internet traffic. Learn how VPN tunnels work and why you might want to use them.

A VPN takes over routing your internet connection to the websites you visit, so it can see what you do on the internet instead of your ISP.

OpenVPN is a secure and battle-tested VPN protocol that remains useful despite showing signs of age.

WireGuard is a fast, lightweight, and secure VPN protocol that now servers as the default protocol for Proton VPN.

Internet censorship in Ethiopia has been ongoing for years. By upgrading to a paid subscription, you can directly support a free and uncensored internet for all.

In this article, we’ll look at what ISPs are and how they work, then we'll focus on the more controversial aspects of ISPs.

We look at some of the free VPN options available and compare them to commercial VPN services such as Proton VPN.

Online censorship spread to 35 countries, a new record, in 2022. But VPNs, and Proton VPN in particular, are effective ways to fight back.

We’re partnering with DW to provide high-speed, censorship-resistant access to their independent reporting.

In this article, we explain what third-party cookies are and how you can block them in your browser.

Advanced kill switch prevents all outgoing and incoming connections outside the VPN interface. We discuss how to use it.

The Proton VPN browser extension for Chrome and Firefox provides a convenient and secure way to protect your privacy online

We look at six of the best, safest, free, and open-source BitTorrent clients available to download now.

China is infamous for its internet censorship program, widely known as the Great Firewall of China. We take an in-depth look

Deep packet inspection (DPI) is a censorship tool used by repressive governments everywhere. We take a deep dive.

A VPN allows you to access Instagram, whether you live in a restrictive country or at work or school.

A VPN is an essential privacy tool but can’t stop all online threats. We explain how and when a VPN can help to protect you from hackers.

Find out how free VPNs make money: With most “free” VPNs you pay with your privacy or security, and the cost can be high.

A VPN protects you against many common privacy and security threats on the internet. We examine these threats in detail.

iPhones are inherently quite secure, but there are many things you can do to tighten up your iPhone privacy and security settings.

A VPN is vital for protecting your privacy and defeating censorship on your iPhone. We discuss why.

A VPN will prevent many forms of online tracking, but it’s important to understand what they can and can’t do.

Securely watch your favorite streaming services from anywhere in the world and protect your privacy wherever you travel.

In this article, we look at some of the best legitimate Tor websites on the dark web.

Learn how to change your IP address on your iPhone with our comprehensive guide. Discover methods using VPNs, Wi-Fi settings, and more.

The Indian government has unrestricted access to local internet providers, allowing it to spy on Indian internet users in real time.

New VPN servers in Croatia and Malta mean we now offer servers in every European Union (EU) country.

We want to share our short-term development plans for Proton VPN. We explain improvements you can expect and when.

For a limited time only, you can get Proton VPN for up to 50% off with our special Black Friday and year-end offer.

A VPN allows you to watch your favorite Netflix shows when traveling abroad.

We explain how to tell if your ISP is throttling your bandwidth and what you can do to prevent it.

Stealth is a new VPN protocol from Proton VPN that overcomes censorship in restrictive countries.

Your IP address can be used to track you online. Here are 7 ways to change IP addresses, from switching networks to using Proton VPN.

Proton removes India-based VPN servers to protect privacy, but we continue to service our community in India.

Your Android phone is a powerful computer, permanently connected to the internet, so it is vital to use a VPN to protect your privacy.

Malware is any software designed to harm computers. Find out what malware is, how it works, and how to protect yourself against it.

Welcome to the updated Proton VPN. The same privacy, access, and security, now with an updated design and an ecosystem of privacy services.

We explain how OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPSec, WireGuard, L2TP/IPSec, and PPTP work, and then compare them to see which VPN protocol is the best.

A trustworthy VPN, along with a password manager and 2FA, can help you stay secure while you do your banking online.

Each year, independent security experts verify that Proton VPN doesn’t keep logs or engage in practices that might compromise your privacy.

Find out how port forwarding works, the different types, how to open ports on various routers, and how Proton VPN can help.

Unfortunately, internet censorship is becoming more common worldwide. We explain what it is, how it works, and how to defeat it.

We explain why ProtonVPN is the best VPN to use if you need to bypass internet censorship.

Your IP address uniquely identifies your device or network on the internet. We explain everything you need to know IP addresses.

We asked 1,000 Americans questions about their online habits to reveal what they are doing to keep their online data secure.

What is Incognito mode? How private browsing works, what it does and doesn’t do, and how to really browse the internet privately.

AES is a fast, efficient, and secure encryption standard. We look at how it works and whether it is truly secure.

In this article we look at what bloatware is, whether it poses a security risk, and provide instructions for removing bloatware on your system.

Not all YouTube videos are available in every country. Here's how to watch blocked YouTube videos in your country and bypass geo-restrictions.

This guide to P2P file sharing and torrenting via BitTorrent will answer your torrenting questions and keep you safe when downloading files.

OpenVPN and WireGuard are arguably the two most useful VPN protocols for modern VPN users. We look at the pros and cons of each.

An SSID is the name of a wireless network. Learn how SSIDs work and why you should review your WiFi security settings.

The ability to access the internet varies greatly from country to country. We look at where people have the most and least digital freedom.

PPTP is an obsolete and insecure VPN protocol that nevertheless remains popular in 2021. We take an in-depth look at it.

For a limited time only, new users and users on our Free plan can get Proton VPN Plus for up to 50% off with our special year-end and Black Friday offer.

WireGuard is a secure, private, and fast open-source VPN protocol available to all ProtonVPN users.

Picking the right VPN is essential to protecting your personal data and browsing activity. Learn more about how to choose the right VPN for your needs.

Our new Smart Routing technology allows us to offer new VPN servers in Georgia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, and Nigeria.

Proton will always provide a free, unlimited VPN. It’s part of our mission to keep the internet accessible for everyone. Here’s why we offer our free VPN plan.

When governments censor the internet, having a reliable VPN at the ready will ensure you maintain access to crucial information.

VPN Accelerator uses a combination of advanced VPN technologies to improve connection stability and increase your connection speed

Proton VPN’s macOS and iOS apps now support OpenVPN, Alternative routing, and Smart Protocol features.

Some VPN downloads put malware on your device or track your browsing activity. Here’s how to pick a service that’s safe to use.

Knowing the benefits of having a VPN on your smartphone in the US can be vital for your privacy. Our article goes over the types of data that can be collected through your phone, how parties in the US can access that data, and how a VPN protects you.

Learn how a VPN can increase your security and privacy online, no matter how you use the internet, and know its limitations.

Our article gives an easy to follow guide on downloading VPN for your smart TV. We also go over how to choose the VPN that will cover you streaming needs.

Myanmar citizens have used Proton tools to communicate securely and access the truth. But Apple has blocked us from sending out important app updates.

Use our 4 new VPN servers in Cyprus to browse the internet privately with a Cypriot IP address. Sign up for a paid ProtonVPN plan to access these servers.

Operating system updates keep your device secure and allow us to concentrate on improving our products. We discuss why.

How to update your Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux , iOS, or Android operating system (OS).

We take a technical look at how to get the best VPN connection speeds when using our service (and why)

We understand that choosing the correct VPN can be difficult. We discuss what criteria you should look for when selecting a free VPN.

The Australian Open Grand Slam kicks off on January 12, 2025. Watch the thrilling tennis action safely and securely with Proton VPN.

NetShield blocks malware, trackers, and ads whenever you load a web page, making your online browsing more private, more secure, and faster.

You can now stream content from supported services to your big screen with the ProtonVPN app for Android TV.

ProtonVPN saw massive increases in countries where the government tried to block social media sites, including Hong Kong, Mali, and Azerbaijan.

You can use the ProtonVPN Android app on Chromebooks to unblock censored content and protect your internet connection on public WiFi.

The latest macOS release, Big Sur, places Apple apps on an exclusion list. ProtonVPN doesn’t allow these apps to bypass its firewall when Kill Switch is on.

For a limited time, save up to 50% on advanced VPN features and additional privacy tools, including encrypted email and drive.

A technical look at how virtual private networks (VPNs) work, and at what the implications of this are for users

Nov. 3 is Election Day in the United States. Find out where you can watch live news online, so you don’t miss any updates as the results come in.

Far from ensuring privacy, Google's new VPN actually increases Google's ability to collect private data about you. Don't fall for it.

After a three-month fundraising campaign, ProtonVPN is giving HK$800,000 to 612 Humanitarian Fund and Stand With Hong Kong.

The NBA Finals begin Sept. 30. We explain where you can find live streams of all the games, so you don’t miss a minute of the NBA action.

We asked where we should install new VPN servers, and over 13,000 of you responded. Here is where we will prioritize adding new servers in the coming year.

It’s time for Proton VPN’s annual server poll, where our community helps decide where we should expand our network. Anyone is eligible to cast their vote.

We installed 8 VPN servers in Chile. You can use these servers to browse the Internet privately with a Chilean IP address.

We just installed 8 VPN servers in Colombia. By connecting to these servers, you can browse the Internet privately with a Colombian IP address.

We installed 8 new VPN servers in Peru. You can connect to these servers to browse the Internet privately with a Peruvian IP address.

Users can now read the ProtonVPN website and blog in French, German, Russian, Spanish, and several other new languages.

We installed 8 VPN servers in Hungary. You can use these servers to browse the Internet privately with a Hungarian IP address.

Privacy experts have raised concerns about TikTok’s data collection and murky ties to the Chinese government. We explain how you can delete the app.

香港的自由危在旦夕，請與我們攜手，支持為香港民主奮鬥的民權團體。

Freedom in Hong Kong is in peril. Help us support civil liberties organizations fighting for democracy in Hong Kong.

Many people have asked us about the security of our Hong Kong servers. Here’s how we keep our servers safe from Chinese authorities.

As part of our mission to make Internet privacy accessible around the world, German, Persian, and Russian speakers can now access ProtonVPN in their native language.

China is pushing a security law aimed at curbing protests in Hong Kong. Here’s how to use a free VPN to secure your communications and online activity.

The Patriot Act allows the US government to collect your Internet browsing and search history without a warrant. But there are ways to protect your privacy.

You can download ProtonVPN Android from the free and open source Android app repository F-Droid. This will make it easier for users to download our app.

OpenVPN for iOS gives you a more stable and fliexible Internet connection, while helping you bypass blocks and censorship.

ProtonVPN is making it even harder for network owners to monitor your connection. Our Smart Protocol feature is now available on our Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS apps.

We installed 8 VPN servers in Malaysia. You can use these servers to browse the Internet securely with a Malaysian IP address.

We installed 8 new VPN servers in Slovenia. Connect to one of these servers to browse online with a Slovenian IP address.

We installed 8 VPN servers in Mexico. Learn how to connect to these servers and protect your online browsing.

We now have 8 VPN servers in Argentina. You can connect to these servers and browse the Internet with an Argentinian IP address.

We believe information should be free. Here’s how to access censored and blocked content with our VPN servers in Taiwan.

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed how society interacts. Travel has ground to a halt, working from home has become the norm, and large parts of the global population are practicing “social distancing” and remaining in their homes.&nb

We discovered a security vulnerability in Apple’s iOS that causes connections to remain unencrypted even after connecting to VPN.

Online gaming privacy matters. You may be at risk of in-game ransomware, phishing attacks, data breaches, and location tracking. Here’s how to stay safe.

Connect to our new VPN servers in the United Arab Emirates to protect your online browsing. These servers will keep our users’ online activity private.

ProtonVPN apps are now available in Dutch, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Connect to our new Turkey VPN servers. These servers keep your online activity secure on public WiFi and provide access to content only available in Turkey.

Setting up a VPN on your router automatically protects all the network traffic from your home or workplace.

Amazon Ring has entered into secretive agreements with police departments across the US to let them access video feeds without a warrant.

You can download the Proton VPN Android app directly from GitHub. This makes it harder to block our app and means you don’t need to share your data with Google.

Meta description: Watch the Super Bowl online no matter where you are! Our streaming guide will tell where you can stream the Super Bowl with ProtonVPN.

The ProtonVPN iOS app supports the OpenVPN protocol. You can choose to connect over OpenVPN to have more reliable connections when your service is unstable.

Users can have more trust in ProtonVPN because all our apps are open source and independently audited for security. Learn about Proton VPN’s open source apps.

The new ProtonVPN Android app is more stable and resistant to censorship and ISP blocks. If you're an Android user, download the new app now.

Vodafone, TalkTalk and Virgin Media have blocked ProtonVPN even though UK regulatory authorities have ruled that VPN services should not be actively blocked

There is a new security flaw that affects all VPN services’ Android, iOS, and macOS apps. Here’s how to mitigate this vulnerability.

With our new servers in Moldova, you can browse the Internet with a Moldovan IP address securely and privately from anywhere in the world.

Get up to 50% off your ProtonVPN subscription. This is the best time to start securing your Internet connection. Take back control of your privacy today.

Browse the Internet with a Lithuanian IP address from anywhere in the world. Our new servers in Lithuania keep your online activity secure and private.

Find out what data fitness and health apps collect, who they share it with, and what you can do to protect your privacy.

Browse the Internet with a Greek IP address from anywhere in the world. Our new servers in Greece help your online activity secure and private.

Connect to our VPN servers in Serbia to browse the Internet with a Serbian IP address in privacy and security.

With new VPN servers in Latvia and Slovakia, you now have more options to keep your online activity secure and private.

Browse privately with a Costa Rican IP address. Our VPN servers in Costa Rica will improve service for Central American and Caribbean ProtonVPN users.

The Swiss National Council ratified that individuals can download their content for their personal use. ProtonVPN has several P2P servers in Switzerland.

Watch out for fake Proton apps, which can infect your Android device with malware. This guide explains how to avoid fake apps and delete them from your device.

We installed eight VPN servers in Ukraine, which will let you browse the Internet in privacy with a Ukrainian IP address.

The ProtonVPN app for Windows now has the Smart Protocol feature that will switch from UDP to TCP to unblock your VPN connection.

The second group stage of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup just began. With ProtonVPN, you can enjoy HD streams of all the games in privacy and security.

Use our new Romania VPN servers to access the Internet with a Romanian IP address. ProtonVPN provides secure and private Internet access.

China poses a greater cybersecurity risk to its visitors than other tourist destinations. This post discusses the steps you can take to protect your data.

Get an Estonia IP address using our new VPN servers in Estonia. ProtonVPN gives you high speeds and better online privacy.

The ProtonVPN app for Android offers the OpenVPN protocol as an option to its users. OpenVPN supports increased connection stability in unstable networks.

Your Internet service provider (ISP) has access to all your online activity, and they have the right to sell this information. A VPN can help you protect your data.

Digital nomads face unique online security challenges. These tips can help keep you safe no matter where you work.

Find out how to stream Netflix or Hulu while traveling to keep your Internet connection safe from hackers and unblock censored content.

This guide explains how to be anonymous online — or at least as close to anonymous as possible. It includes a list of tools and services you can use to protect your privacy.

You need to protect your online data even while traveling. This post explains what criteria travelers should use to evaluate which service is the best VPN for travel.

Follow our easy steps to help you temporarily or permanently delete your Google data and manage your privacy online.

Installing servers in new countries helps Proton VPN deliver privacy and security to more people around the world. We asked our community which countries we should prioritize, and these are the results.

Internet shutdowns have become more common as authoritarian regimes restrict free speech. We examine where Internet shutdowns have occurred in 2019 so far.

We look into how second phone number apps can help you protect your privacy and keep your personal phone number private, as well as what to look for when you are choosing which app to use.

We are holding another community poll to determine where Proton VPN installs its new VPN servers. Tells which countries you think we should install a VPN server in.

The VPN industry is notorious for unscrupulous players, so it’s reasonable to ask is Proton VPN trustworthy. Here's what set Proton VPN apart from other VPN services.

Dare to dream... to watch the Eurovision Song Contest online? No matter where in the world you are, you can easily live stream the global phenomenon that launched the careers of ABBA and Celine Dion with Proton VPN.

We’re excited to add to our growing list of servers in more and more countries. Our Bulgaria VPN servers bring Proton VPN to the Balkans for the first time.

Starting this World Press Freedom Day, Proton VPN will be offering discounts to data journalists through the European Journalism Centre’s new website, DataJournalism.com.

HMAC stands for hashed message authentication code and is an important factor in VPN security. Learn why strong HMAC auth matters for VPN security.

Most websites now use HTTPS to encrypt your connection and add an additional layer of protection to your data. But if you are on public WiFi, using HTTPS without a VPN means that some of your data will still be vulnerable.

The European Parliament passed a new copyright directive containing the controversial Article 13, the so-called “meme ban.” Proton VPN is committed to helping mitigate the negative effects of this law on Internet freedom. 

Russia is the 32nd country to join the Proton VPN network. These servers offer secure and private Internet access to the largest country in the world.

As part of our mission to make a secure and private Internet available to all, Proton VPN will have to add servers in countries with poor privacy protections. Here's how to safely use servers in high-risk countries.

Tor is a free, global network that lets you browse the Internet and the dark web anonymously. There are, however, a few things you need to keep in mind to use Tor securely.

The newest version of Proton VPN for Windows supports Split Tunneling, allowing you to decide which applications should use the VPN encrypted tunnel.

For a VPN to reliably protect user data, it must not only use the most secure encryption and protocols but also shield itself with strong legal protections.

Our new iOS and macOS apps now come with Always-on VPN, a feature that protects you from VPN disconnects.

This year, we received recognition for some of the unique advantages that our VPN service offers. Here are some of the awards for 2018 and 2019 that were just announced.

Smart speakers and their digital assistants are here, constantly listening to you, waiting to respond to your requests. Yet they are less like helpful bots and more like diligent stenographers, compiling comprehensive reports of every interaction so

Israel is the 31st country to join the Proton VPN network. These servers should help improve latency for Proton VPN users in North Africa and the Middle East.

ProtonVPN was launched in 2017 with a mission to help the Internet live up to its promise of freedom of information. To keep that mission alive, we are supporting the development of WireGuard, a new VPN protocol.

When it comes to protecting your privacy, free services have a poor track record, as most are subsidized by selling your data. The vast majority of free VPN services are unfortunately doing the same thing. Here's why Proton VPN's free VPN service is

The challenge of achieving a free and private Internet is not merely a question of infrastructure and tools, but of public attitude. That is why educating more people about cybersecurity and data privacy is so important.

To keep up with the number of new users we had to double the size of our network over the past five months. In that time we have added over 80 new servers in 15 new countries.

Proton VPN Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Today is an exciting day for us and our entire community as we’re launching our iOS VPN app. Now all iPhone and iPad users can get Proton VPN for free and protect their Internet connection with a single tap.

In this article, we share with you 8 tips to help you protect your data against scammers during Black Friday or CyberMonday.

You may be going on vacation to get away from it all – but cybercriminals never rest. Learn what steps you can take to secure your device and your data while on the road.

We wanted to learn more about our users’ privacy concerns, so we posed a series of questions that asked which types of personal data you felt were most sensitive and over 2,000 of you responded. Today, we look at how certain leaks could put more data

Luxembourg is the 29th country to join the Proton VPN network. Despite being one of the smallest and least populous countries in Europe, it still placed 13th in our community poll!

Proton VPN is installing its newest VPN servers in Belgium, which was number 12 in our community poll. We certainly have covered some ground since we held that poll!

Our core mission is protecting privacy and security online. Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, strongly aligns with this mission and we're proud to partner with them to help more people stay safe.

Online security and privacy should be available to everyone, no matter where you live. To help make that a reality, we are adding Secure Core exit servers to an additional 12 countries!

October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. This year, join us in our new campaign to identify which data we hold most dear, all in the name of spreading privacy.

After a long wait — and lots of interest from our users — we are happy to announce that our iOS Beta app is ready. Find out how you can test our iOS app before it is released to the public.

Public WiFi connections can put your device and personal data at risk to hackers. Here are some simple steps you can take to secure your connection and personal data.

The newest country to join the Proton VPN network is New Zealand. Although it is home to less than 5 million people, New Zealand still placed ninth in our community poll, so way to show up Kiwis.

A guide to concrete actions you should take if you have been hacked or have been involved in a data breach.

Proton VPN is finally back in Brazil with these four new servers!

To handle the sky-rocketing demand, we have added 24 new servers across the globe!

The Irish diaspora is everywhere. With these four new Proton VPN servers, they will have an easier time than ever keeping up with news from the Emerald Isle.

Here are the top six countries where online freedom is compromised, and some ways you can reliably bypass censorship and safeguard your privacy.

Unbeknownst to you, thousands of organizations are trying to observe your browsing history as you read your favorite website. See the tricks they use to track your activity and the tools you can use to block these online trackers.

The US is a great place for many tech companies. Unfortunately, it is a poor location for any company that wishes to seriously protect privacy.

Norway has more than just fjords – now it has ProtonVPN servers!

We think it is important that you know what data an organization collects from you and what it is used for. Users should apply this level of scrutiny to every online service they use, including ProtonVPN.

ProtonVPN has expanded to the subcontinent. Including India, we now have VPN servers online in 23 countries.

A list of the Five Eyes countries of the UKUSA and other intelligence-sharing agreements, including the Nine Eyes and Fourteen Eyes.

Another week, another country, and another node in the ProtonVPN network. Now that our servers in South Korea have come online, ProtonVPN can offer IP addresses in 22 countries, including four in Asia.

We have taken steps to ensure that ProtonVPN servers are not vulnerable to VORACLE.

Here are 12 security mistakes that can jeopardize your online data and easy ways to avoid being hacked.

We’re proud to announce our first servers in Africa are now online in Johannesburg, South Africa. with four new servers.

The Australian government proposed new legislation that would allow authorities to undermine end-to-end encryption and grant them “alternative-collection powers.”

Proton VPN continues to rapidly expand its server coverage worldwide, and today our map expands just a little bit more. We are happy to announce Finland, the land of the midnight sun, as the 20th country to be available on our network.

Just a week ago we introduced servers in Poland. Today we are ready to add another pin to the map to mark Austria as the 19th country to host our servers.

Last month we asked where you wanted us to put our new VPN servers. Thousands of you responded and today we’re happy to announce the results!

With Poland servers now online, we are now proud to offer VPN servers in 18 countries.

Your IP address can be used to track your behavior, target you for attacks, and even find your physical location. For these reasons, many internet users choose to hide their IP address. Here’s how to do it.

Our new Czech Republic VPN servers will help you browse safely, access restricted content, and choose from even more secure and high-speed servers.

As the world’s largest user-supported VPN service, Proton VPN has always been guided by our community’s input. Now we need your help to decide where our next VPN servers should be.

The ProtonVPN Beta Program gives you early access to new VPN features and updates that our team is working on. All users can enable the Beta Program for our Windows, macOS, or Android VPN app.

Over 1,300 of you participated in our Twitter poll asking where you wanted us to add new servers. We listened, and today we’re adding Denmark to our roster.

This article shows you how to live stream the Wimbledon 2018 matches online using a VPN.

Today is Proton VPN’s first birthday, and it is a good time to look back at the progress we have made with the help of the community, and where ProtonVPN will go next.

An easy to understand explanation of net neutrality and what it means for your online freedom.

Our new Italy VPN servers will let you safely watch Italian streaming content, browse with an Italian IP address, and choose from even more secure high-speed servers.

Today we’re launching our macOS VPN app. Now, all Mac users can get Proton VPN for free and protect their Internet connection with a single click.

It’s easy to watch the royal wedding online for free, but you have to know where to look. And if you’re outside the US, the UK, or Canada, you’ll probably need a VPN.

We explain why online privacy matters and how you can protect your data against the government and hackers.

Вместе с запретом Telegram в России, правительство объявило войну праву на безопасность и неприкосновенность к частной жизни. К счастью, есть еще способы доступа к приложению Telegram и альтернативы для защиты ваших онлайн-сообщений.

Are VPNs blocked or banned in your country? Here’s the updated list of countries that are trying to make VPNs illegal.

With Telegram banned in Russia, the government has declared war on the right to security and privacy. Fortunately, there are still ways to access the Telegram app and alternatives to safeguard your online communications.

On May 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect. The GDPR is a new privacy and data protection regulation that protects all citizens and residents of the EU.

We’re happy to announce that we’ve released the much-anticipated Proton VPN macOS application into beta!

We have recently released the Proton VPN Android application, but we plan to add many new features to make the application even better. In order to involve the community in this process, we are starting a new Beta program for Android.

Proton VPN for Android is the world's only Android VPN app that is completely free and doesn't have bandwidth limits. Unlike other "free" Android VPNs, Proton VPN has no ads and does not secretly sell your browsing data.

Proton VPN releases free Android VPN app to make online privacy accessible for all.

For 4 days only, from Nov 24-27, 2017, it is possible to get a 33% discount on Proton VPN subscriptions with our special 2-year subscriptions!

Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol which allows for virtually any WiFi network to be hacked, exposing sensitive data.

Back in June 2017, we launched Proton VPN to provide a more secure VPN. Today we're happy to announce that free VPN signups are now open. Download free VPN now

We are launching the Proton VPN Bug Bounty Program. With this program, we are inviting security experts from around the world to try to find weaknesses in Proton VPN.

Reviewers love the Proton VPN Free VPN plan because it has no ads, no data limits, and no logs. We have complied a list of reviews from independent sites.

After more than 1 year of development, and four months of beta testing by over 10'000 members of the ProtonMail community, we're finally making Proton VPN available to everyone.

World's largest secure email service has launched Proton VPN for free to protect consumers against mass surveillance, censorship, and other online security threats.