What Linux distros does Proton VPN support?

You can officially use the Proton VPN GUI app and CLI on Debian GNOME, Ubuntu GNOME, Fedora GNOME, and as a Snap package. Flatpak and Arch versions of the GUI app are also available, and reports indicate they work well. However, they are developed and maintained by third-parties, so support may be limited. The GUI app and CLI should work on many other Linux distributions and desktop environments (especially Debian and Ubuntu-based ones), but we can't guarantee support for these.

Which servers can I connect to for free?

If you're on our free plan, we'll automatically connect you to one of our free servers in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, Singapore, Norway, Canada, Switzerland, Mexico or the United States. Upgrade to Proton VPN Plus to get access to over 20,000 servers in more than 140 countries.

What is the difference between a kill switch and a permanent kill switch?

Proton VPN for Linux has both a kill switch and a permanent kill switch. When you turn the kill switch on, Proton VPN disables the internet if your VPN connection is interrupted to hide your real IP address. When you turn the permanent kill switch on, your internet connection is blocked all the time unless you’re connected to a VPN server. That means your internet connection will also be blocked when Windows is starting up and shutting down and whenever you manually disconnect the VPN.

Is there a command-line version tool?

Yes, we offer a CLI. This is installed automatically when you install the GUI app from from our repos. Learn how to use the Proton VPN Linux CLI [/support/use-linux-cli].

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Frequently asked questions

What Linux distros does Proton VPN support?: You can officially use the Proton VPN GUI app and CLI on Debian GNOME, Ubuntu GNOME, Fedora GNOME, and as a Snap package. Flatpak and Arch versions of the GUI app are also available, and reports indicate they work well. However, they are developed and maintained by third-parties, so support may be limited.

The GUI app and CLI should work on many other Linux distributions and desktop environments (especially Debian and Ubuntu-based ones), but we can't guarantee support for these.
Which servers can I connect to for free?: If you're on our free plan, we'll automatically connect you to one of our free servers in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, Singapore, Norway, Canada, Switzerland, Mexico or the United States. Upgrade to Proton VPN Plus to get access to over 20,000 servers in more than 140 countries.
What is the difference between a kill switch and a permanent kill switch?: Proton VPN for Linux has both a kill switch and a permanent kill switch.
When you turn the kill switch on, Proton VPN disables the internet if your VPN connection is interrupted to hide your real IP address.
When you turn the permanent kill switch on, your internet connection is blocked all the time unless you’re connected to a VPN server. That means your internet connection will also be blocked when Windows is starting up and shutting down and whenever you manually disconnect the VPN.
Is there a command-line version tool?: Yes, we offer a CLI. This is installed automatically when you install the GUI app from from our repos. Learn how to use the Proton VPN Linux CLI.

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How to connect to Proton VPN on Linux

Sign up

Install Proton VPN

Get connected

Safe unlimited VPN for Linux

Strict no-logs VPN

Defeat censorship

Open-source VPN app

Get VPN Plus for only $1.00

An open-source Linux VPN you can trust

Get VPN Plus for only $1.00

Stay safe online with Proton VPN for Linux

Get VPN Plus for only $1.00

Get more with Proton VPN Plus

Frequently asked questions