Also available for Windows 7 and Windows 10
Choose the free VPN with no logs, no ads, and no speed limits. Created by scientists who met at CERN, where the web was born, Proton VPN is a free VPN you can trust.
Stop your internet service provider, WiFi networks, governments, and hackers from recording what you do online.
Get the only free VPN service with no logs, no ads, and no speed limits.
Bypass firewalls and other government restrictions to access the truth online.
No logs of your online activityFree forever with no ads or speed limitsOpen source and independently auditedProtected by Swiss privacy lawsTrusted by journalists and activists worldwide
Open Proton VPN and click Quick Connect to automatically connect to the fastest available VPN server.
Our Windows app uses OpenVPN, a proven VPN protocol with a 20-year track record. It is secure, reliable, fast, and open source.
Our kill switch disables your internet connection if your VPN connection drops, keeping your IP address private.
Split tunneling lets you decide which apps and IP addresses use the VPN.
Proton VPN for Windows will never accidentally expose your real IP address.
Proton is used by journalists and activists worldwide, supported by the European Commission, and recommended by the UN.
All our apps are independently audited and open source, so anyone can check they’re secure.
Protect your data with some of the strongest data privacy laws in the world.
No logs and no privacy-invading adsStrong encryption to keep your internet secureAlternative routing to beat censorshipKill switch to protect your IP address privateUpgrade to Proton VPN Plus for even faster speeds, advanced security features, and access to our exclusive Plus servers.
Access over 1,900 servers in more than 65 countries
Watch your favorite TV on popular streaming services anywhere in the world
Connect to our high-speed Plus servers
Stop malware, ads, and trackers from slowing down your browsing
Use BitTorrent to download and share files without compromising your privacy
Send your traffic through multiple VPN servers to protect against advanced network attacks
1. Sign up for Proton VPN (if you don’t already have a Proton Account).
2. Download Proton VPN for Windows, and double-click the downloaded file to start the installation. A wizard will guide you through the rest of the installation.
3. To connect, open the Proton VPN app, log in to your account, and click Quick Connect.
Once you’ve installed Proton VPN for Windows, simply open the app, sign in to your account, and click the Quick Connect button. Proton VPN will automatically connect you to the fastest free server available.
If you’re on Proton VPN Free, you can connect to one of our free servers in the United States, the Netherlands, or Japan.
Proton VPN for Windows has both a kill switch and a permanent kill switch.
When you turn the kill switch on, Proton VPN disables the internet if the VPN connection drops to hide your real IP address.
When you turn the permanent kill switch on, your internet connection is blocked at all times 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.
Proton VPN works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. To find out more, see our Windows VPN installation guide.
