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Python update prevents the Proton VPN Linux app from installing

The Proton VPN Linux app and CLI use Python dependencies. Most distributions can handle Python version updates without causing any problems, but updating to a new version of Python can prevent the Proton VPN installer from running correctly.  This issue mainly affects Arch-based distributions (including Manjaro and Garuda Linux). The […]

 

How to install the new beta Proton VPN app for Linux

Thank you for helping us test this new software. We support our new beta Proton VPN app for Linux app on the following platforms. Please click the relevant link for full setup instructions. Please note that we only officially support the beta app on Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora. It should […]

 

How to install early-access Proton VPN Linux CLI

Proton VPN offers both a Linux app with a graphical user interface and a Linux CLI. In this article, we explain how to install and use the early-access version of our Linux CLI. The early-access version of the Proton VPN Linux CLI is available for many Linux Debian-based distros and […]

 

How to install a VPN on Kali Linux

Our app officially supports Kali Linux. To install Proton VPN on Kali Linux: 1. Download our DEB package to install our repository This package contains the repository configuration and keys that are required to install the Proton VPN app. Download the Proton VPN DEB package 2. Install the Proton VPN […]

 

How to install a VPN on Archlinux and Manjaro

Proton VPN maintains the Proton VPN app, which is available in the Arch User Repository (AUR) and can be installed using your favorite package manager. The guide below uses Pamac, the default package manager for Manjaro that can be used on any Arch-based distro. If you use a different package […]

 

How to install a VPN on MX Linux

The Proton VPN Linux app officially supports MX Linux. Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported. 1. Our DEB package will install the Proton VPN repository on your system This package contains the repository configuration and keys that are […]

 

How to install a VPN on Linux Mint

The Proton VPN Linux app officially supports Mint. Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported.   1. Download our repository setup package This package contains the repository configuration and keys that are required to install the Proton VPN app. […]

 

How to manually configure WireGuard on Linux

WireGuard® is a fast, lightweight, and secure VPN protocol.  Learn more about WireGuard We offer a GUI app and CLI tool for Linux. These include a kill switch, but currently support the OpenVPN protocol only (not WireGuard).  It’s possible to manually configure WireGuard on Linux using third-party clients. In this […]

 

How to help test-run the early-access Proton VPN Linux app

You can support Proton by using the early-access versions of our Linux app and Linux CLI. You will gain access to new features before they are released publicly, and you can provide feedback to help us find and address bugs. Please be aware, though, that there may be security and […]

 

How to install a VPN on Elementary OS

Our app officially supports Elementary OS. Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported. Users of our old community Linux app are advised to uninstall it before installing the new app. Instructions for doing this can be found in the […]

 

How to manually configure OpenVPN for Proton VPN in Linux

OpenVPN is a battle-tested, open-source VPN protocol used by our Linux VPN app and Linux CLI.  It’s also possible to manually configure OpenVPN on Linux using third-party clients. In this guide, we’ll show you how to configure OpenVPN on any Linux distribution using the command line or NetworkManager (for those […]

 

How to install a VPN on Fedora

In this article, we describe how to use the Proton VPN for Linux app on your Fedora system. Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported. 1. Get the Proton VPN repository setup RPM package This package contains the repository […]

 

How to install a VPN on Ubuntu

Our app officially supports Ubuntu (LTS and non-LTS versions). Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported. It should work on most distros based on these versions of Ubuntu, but we haven’t tested them and therefore do not officially support […]

 

How to install a VPN on Debian

Our app officially supports Linux Debian. Please see What Linux versions does Proton VPN support? for a list of which versions are currently supported. It should also work with most distros based on these Linux versions (not Ubuntu Server or Raspbian), but they are not officially supported. 1. Get the […]

 

How to use the official Linux CLI

Proton VPN offers both an official Linux app with graphical user interface and an official Linux CLI. In this article, we explain how to install and use the Linux CLI. The official Proton VPN Linux CLI is available for many Linux Debian-based distros, Fedora 34+, and Archlinux / Manjaro. If […]

 

How to use Proton VPN on Linux

In this guide, we briefly discuss the various ways you can use Proton VPN on Linux and provide a guide to setting up and using the Proton VPN Linux app, which is our recommended method. It’s simple to get Proton VPN for free on Linux for the distro of your […]

 


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