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How to choose the right VPN
  • How-to
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.
  • Service updates
Our new Smart Routing technology allows us to offer new VPN servers in Georgia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, and Nigeria.
  • Privacy basics
A VPN is a special type of proxy. We look at what a proxy is and provide an overview of the different kinds of proxy that are available.
  • Proton stories
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.
  • Privacy basics
When governments censor the internet, having a reliable VPN at the ready will ensure you maintain access to crucial information.
  • Service updates
VPN Accelerator uses a combination of advanced VPN technologies to improve connection stability and increase your connection speed
An illustration of upgrades to our apps for iOS and macOS
  • Service updates
Proton VPN’s macOS and iOS apps now support OpenVPN, Alternative routing, and Smart Protocol features.
  • Privacy basics
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.
Illustration of ProtonVPN Linux client
  • Releases
ProtonVPN has a new official Linux app with a stylish and fully featured graphical user interface.
An illustration of having a VPN on your phone.
  • Privacy basics
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.
  • Privacy basics
Learn how a VPN can increase your security and privacy online, no matter how you use the internet, and know its limitations.