Are there any limits on how much I can use Proton VPN for free?

No, we don’t impose any data or time limits if you’re on the Proton VPN Free plan. You can use Proton VPN as much as you like.

Will Proton VPN Free slow down my internet?

We don’t impose any speed limits if you're on the Proton VPN Free plan. But remember that using any VPN service will slow down your internet speed a little. If you're on Proton VPN Free, we'll automatically connect you to a server in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, United States, Poland, Singapore, Canada, Norway or Mexico. These servers often have more users than our other servers do, which can affect your internet speed. However, Proton members on our free plan often report higher speeds than those found on other free VPN services.

Can I stream Netflix using a free account?

We don’t block Netflix or any other streaming service if you’re on the Proton VPN Free plan. But we only guarantee access to a range of streaming services if you’re on a paid plan (Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited).

Does using the Free plan compromise my privacy in any way?

No, our strict no-logs policy [/features/no-logs-policy], which is backed by strong Swiss privacy laws, applies equally to everyone, whatever Proton VPN plan you’re on. We also use the same strong encryption protocols for all our plans.

Will I need to upgrade my Free plan?

No, Proton VPN Free is free for you to use forever. Many members of the Proton community find Proton VPN Free gives them all they need from a VPN. But if you want to get extra features and support our mission to give everyone privacy and security online, upgrade to a paid plan [/pricing].

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Our Proton VPN Free plan offers unlimited bandwidth and is free for you to use forever.

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We don’t keep any logs of your activity, which means we cannot share data with third parties.

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All Proton VPN apps are open source and independently audited by security experts, so you can be sure they’re safe.

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Proton VPN is one of the easiest VPNs to use. Simply install the app and connect with one click. We handle everything else automatically.

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Proton VPN uses only strong, secure VPN protocols: OpenVPN and WireGuard®.

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If your connection is interrupted, kill switch blocks all network traffic to keep your IP address safe.

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Your DNS requests are encrypted to ensure no one can track where you go online.

Alternative routing

Can route traffic through public networks to help ensure you can always connect to Proton VPN servers.

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Proton is used by journalists and activists worldwide, supported by the European Commission, and recommended by the UN.

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Proton VPN’s amazing free version has no limit on data usage, it’s an Editors’ Choice winner and one of the best VPNs.

Proton VPN has one of the most attractive free options we’ve seen from any VPN. Without paying anything at all, you can get an ad-free VPN with no data logging and no bandwidth limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any limits on how much I can use Proton VPN for free?: No, we don’t impose any data or time limits if you’re on the Proton VPN Free plan. You can use Proton VPN as much as you like.
Will Proton VPN Free slow down my internet?: We don’t impose any speed limits if you're on the Proton VPN Free plan. But remember that using any VPN service will slow down your internet speed a little.
If you're on Proton VPN Free, we'll automatically connect you to a server in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, United States, Poland, Singapore, Canada, Norway or Mexico. These servers often have more users than our other servers do, which can affect your internet speed. However, Proton members on our free plan often report higher speeds than those found on other free VPN services.
Can I stream Netflix using a free account?: We don’t block Netflix or any other streaming service if you’re on the Proton VPN Free plan. But we only guarantee access to a range of streaming services if you’re on a paid plan (Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited).
Does using the Free plan compromise my privacy in any way?: No, our strict no-logs policy, which is backed by strong Swiss privacy laws, applies equally to everyone, whatever Proton VPN plan you’re on. We also use the same strong encryption protocols for all our plans.
Will I need to upgrade my Free plan?: No, Proton VPN Free is free for you to use forever. Many members of the Proton community find Proton VPN Free gives them all they need from a VPN. But if you want to get extra features and support our mission to give everyone privacy and security online, upgrade to a paid plan.