Free VPN for Linux

Get Proton VPN for Linux — a free, open-source VPN with no limits and no privacy-invading ads

  • Unlimited free VPN
  • Private by design
  • Open source and independently audited
  • Easy-to-use app with graphical interface
  • Based in Switzerland with no-logs privacy policy
Free VPN for Linux
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How to connect to Proton VPN on Linux

step 1

Sign up

Sign up for a Proton VPN account

step 2

Install Proton VPN

Install the free Proton VPN for Linux app

step 3

Get connected

Log in to your account and click Quick Connect

Safe unlimited VPN for Linux

Proton VPN is a free and unlimited VPN for Linux from the team that created Proton Mail, the world’s most popular encrypted email service.

An open-source Linux VPN you can trust

Free forever with no ads

No speed or bandwidth limits

Code available on GitHub

Stay safe online with Proton VPN for Linux

Easy to use

Intuitive graphical user interface with a one-click Quick Connect button. Easy to install from DEB or RPM packages, built-in package managers, or using a CLI.

Popular distro support

The Proton VPN app officially supports Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora. It should work on many other distributions (especially Debian and Ubuntu-based ones), but we can't guarantee support for these .

Strong encryption

Proton VPN for Linux utilizes the strongest OpenVPN encryption settings.

Kill switch

Our kill switch blocks your internet connection if your VPN connection is disrupted, keeping your IP address secure.

DNS leak protection

Proton VPN routes your DNS queries through the VPN tunnel, so your internet service provider cannot monitor your online activity.

Trusted VPN

Journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens worldwide trust Proton VPN to stay safe and defeat censorship.

Get more with Proton VPN Plus

Proton VPN Plus gives you access to even faster speeds, advanced security features, and exclusive Plus VPN servers.

  • Choose from 8,600+ servers in 110+ countries
  • Worldwide streaming
  • 10 Gbps servers
  • NetShield Ad-blocker
  • BitTorrent support
  • Secure Core VPN

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