Does VPN Accelerator really improve VPN speeds by up to 400%?

Yes, especially when you connect to VPN servers over long distances or use a VPN on networks with packet loss.

Can I disable VPN Accelerator?

VPN Accelerator is enabled by default because it can dramatically improve your VPN speed in certain conditions with no real downsides. But you can turn it off in the Proton VPN app's Settings if you like. See how to use VPN Accelerator [/support/how-to-use-vpn-accelerator/] for more details.

Does VPN Accelerator work for all VPN protocols?

Yes, our unique technology can significantly improve VPN speeds whether you use WireGuard TCP, WireGuard UDP, OpenVPN TCP, OpenVPN UDP, IKEv2, or Stealth.

Should I connect to a VPN server further away from me to benefit from VPN Accelerator?

No, you'll still achieve the best VPN speeds if you connect to a VPN server as close to you as possible. However, if you do connect to a more distant VPN server, or if you visit a website hosted on a server geographically remote from you, VPN Accelerator will dramatically improve your internet speeds.

Boost VPN speeds by up to 400% with VPN Accelerator

Proton VPN’s unique VPN Accelerator gives you a stable, reliable VPN connection and the best possible VPN speeds

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Boosting speed everywhere

VPN Accelerator is built into all Proton VPN apps. You'll automatically get the fastest speeds possible wherever you are, no matter what VPN server you connect to. You can expect speeds that are up to 400% faster, especially over less reliable internet connections.

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