Question 1

Do I need a VPN on my iPhone or iPad?

Accepted Answer

A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts the data from your computer, iPhone, or iPad to keep your internet connection private and secure. Get Proton VPN for free to: Prevent websites from tracking you Defeat censorship Browse securely on public WiFi Hide your online activity from your ISP and government Upgrade to Proton VPN Plus and you can stream your favorite shows from anywhere with a choice of over 8,600 servers in more than 110 countries.

Question 2

Why is Proton VPN the best free VPN app for iPhone (iOS) or iPad (iPadOS)?

Accepted Answer

Proton VPN is the only free, open-source VPN for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no tracking, and no bandwidth or speed limits.

Question 3

How do I use Proton VPN on my iPhone or iPad?

Accepted Answer

1. Sign up for Proton VPN (if you don’t already have a Proton Account). 2. Download Proton VPN from the App Store. Proton VPN works on iOS 14.0+ and iPadOS 14.0+. 3. To connect, open the Proton VPN app, log in to your account, and click Quick Connect.

Question 4

How do I know Proton VPN can be trusted?

Accepted Answer

Proton VPN was created by the team that built Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email provider. As scientists who met at CERN, we believe everyone has the right to privacy. We also believe in transparency. All our apps are independently audited and open source, so anyone can check they're secure. At Proton, we don't target you with ads or sell your personal data because your privacy is our only business. We built Proton VPN for people whose lives depend on the security of our encrypted services. That's why journalists, activists, and millions of people worldwide trust our VPN to secure their internet. Proton is also supported by the European Commission and recommended by the United Nations. And we do our best to support online freedom and privacy worldwide. So far we've distributed over $1,000,000 to organizations that promote this aim, including Reporters Without Borders and Charter'97.

Question 5

Which countries can I connect to for free?

Accepted Answer

If you have a Proton VPN Free plan, we'll automatically connect you to one of our free servers in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, or the United States. If you upgrade to a paid plan, you can connect to more than 8,600 servers in over 110 countries.

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