How to choose the best VPN for MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini?

We believe everyone has the right to privacy and freedom of speech. That’s why we support journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens around the world with a free VPN. Proton VPN is the only free VPN service that has no ads, no data limits, no speed limits, and a strict no-logs policy. And we've optimized Proton VPN for macOS to be fast, secure, and easy to use. That's why Proton VPN is the best free VPN for Mac.

How can I easily connect to a VPN server on a Mac?

1. Sign up for Proton VPN [/pricing] (if you don’t already have a Proton Account). 2. Download Proton VPN for Mac [/free-vpn/macos], double-click the downloaded DMG file, and drag the Proton VPN app into your Applications folder to install it. 3. To connect, open the Proton VPN app, log in to your account, and click Quick Connect.

Where are Proton VPN's Free servers located?

If you're on our free plan, we'll automatically connect you to one of our free servers in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, or the United States. Upgrade to Proton VPN Plus to get access to over 8,600 servers in more than 110 countries.

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How to connect to Proton VPN on your Mac

step 1

Sign up

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

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step 2

Download Proton VPN and log in

Download and install the correct macOS distribution for your device.
Once the app is installed, run it and log in with your Proton VPN username and password.

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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.

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

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Proton VPN is quick and easy to use. Download our app and click Quick Connect to connect to the fastest free server for your location.

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We use only secure VPN protocols: OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard, and our own Stealth, which helps you beat internet censorship.

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Proton VPN ensures that your real IP address is never exposed on the internet.

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