Trusted and easy-to-use VPN app for Linux

The Proton VPN Linux app is easy to use and packed with advanced features.

Download the Linux app, then log in with your Proton account. If you don't have an account, sign up here.

Trusted and easy-to-use VPN app for Linux

How to use the Proton VPN Linux app

step 1

Create an account

To start using Proton VPN on Linux, sign up for free or buy a paid Proton VPN Plus account.

With our paid plans, you can use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices at the same time, connect to over 6,500+ high-speed servers in over 110+ countries, and access premium features.

step 2

Download Proton VPN and log in

  1. Install the app on Ubuntu, Debian, or Fedora, by following the instructions on our Linux support page. The app may work on other Debian or Ubuntu-based distros, but we don't officially support these.
  2. Once the app is installed on your Linux device, run it and log in with your Proton VPN username and password. Proton Mail users already have a Proton VPN account and can sign in with existing Proton credentials.

You can also connect to the Proton VPN servers on any Linux system by manually configuring OpenVPN or WireGuard.

step 3

Connect to a server

You can automatically connect to the fastest VPN server for your location or choose to connect to any specific server that is available on your plan.

The data traveling between your device and the VPN server is encrypted, meaning:

  • Your internet service provider cannot monitor your activity.
  • Websites see the IP address of the VPN server you're using.

You can check your IP address whenever you're connected to find your VPN server's address.

For step-by-step installation instructions, read our Proton VPN for Linux guide.

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Security made easy

Our Linux app offers advanced features carefully designed to improve your online security.

Secure core VPN

premium feature

Secure Core protects your connection by routing your traffic through multiple servers before it leaves our network, defending you against advanced, network-based attacks.

Secure Core servers are located in hardened data centers in Switzerland, Iceland, and Sweden, protected by strong privacy laws, and operated on Proton's dedicated networks.

NetShield Ad-blocker

premium feature

NetShield speeds up your connection and protects you from malware by filtering out images, scripts, and other resources that are from domains known to host malware.

Available for VPN Plus and Unlimited users, NetShield can also block online trackers and ads.

Kill switch

A VPN kill switch keeps your IP address safe if something goes wrong with your VPN connection.

If your VPN connection fails, the kill switch will prevent your device from connecting to the internet until your device reconnects to a VPN server.

Why use Proton VPN?

No-logs VPN

We do not keep any logs that can identify what you do online

DNS and IPv6 leak protection

Our Linux app will never accidentally expose your real IP address

Easy-to-use interface

The new Proton VPN Linux app has an intuitive graphical user interface that lets you quickly activate features and connect to servers

P2P support

Share and download files using BitTorrent and other P2P protocols

VPN Accelerator

Available on all Proton VPN paid plans, our unique VPN Accelerator technology can improve speeds over large distances by over 400%.

Strong encryption

Our Linux app uses WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols at its strongest encryption settings

Based in Switzerland

Switzerland has some of the world's strongest data privacy laws

Secure streaming

Unblock popular streaming services and watch your favorite shows

Secure your internet

  • Strict no-logs policy
  • All apps are open source and audited
  • High-speed servers (up to 10 Gbps)
  • Based in Switzerland
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Why choose the Proton VPN application for Linux

Proton VPN is brought to you by the team behind Proton Mail, the world's largest end-to-end encrypted email service. Millions of journalists, activists, and citizens worldwide rely on Proton VPN to stay safe.

Our VPN app for Linux:

  • Protects your privacy by encrypting your internet connection
  • Enables you to bypass censorship and access the truth
  • Keeps no logs of user activity
  • Lets you unblock and watch popular streaming services (only with VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plans)
  • Is open source and fully audited by third-party professionals
  • Proton VPN is a community driven service with a mission to create a more free and open internet. Download our Linux VPN app to join our community.

Trusted and recommended by the experts and our community

@design_RG

@ProtonVPN Wanted to thank you for the outstanding service your company offers - I have used vpn service over the years, and seen many. The speed and reliability of your client software surprised me, instantly - it's World Class, and better.

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@EncryptedHodler

I highly recommend @ProtonVPN for an extremely secure VPN with a great reputation. And you can bundle it with @ProtonMail to make your email private instead of having google or yahoo, etc from scraping your inbox and selling your data.

Download a trustworthy VPN app for your Linux device

  • Always-on VPN & Kill switch keeps your IP address safe at all times
  • NetShield blocks malware, ads, and online trackers
  • Tor-enabled servers allow one-click access to the Tor network

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