Setup and use

You can protect your data with the always-on VPN feature. With this feature, if your device is disconnected from one of our VPN servers, the app will automatically re-establish a secure VPN connection. The always-on VPN feature is permanently activated on the iOS app. If you use Android, you must […]

In this article, we address the installation, usage, and main features of our VPN application for Windows. Proton VPN for Windows is the best way to stay secure when browsing the internet from your Windows device. This article covers: Installing Proton VPN for Windows Using Proton VPN for Windows The […]

This is a step-by-step guide to setting up Proton VPN on your DD-WRT router. Introduction If you set up your VPN account to work on your router, you can protect the online activity of each device connected to your WiFi. Below we explain how to get Proton VPN to work […]

Proton VPN is integrated with the Tor network, and Tor over VPN provides users a simple way to route their Internet traffic through the Tor network with a single click. In this article, we explain how to connect to the Tor network with Proton VPN using our Tor over VPN […]

FreshTomato is the now only version of the Tomato community-developed custom firmware for routers still actively supported. We therefore recommend upgrading to FreshTomato and configuring it using our How to setup Proton VPN on FreshTomato routers guide. This legacy guide is therefore primarily for reference only.    A step-by-step guide to setup […]

The following instructions are applicable for Windows versions 7,8 and 10. Proton VPN’s native client app is the simplest way to install Proton VPN on your device. To guarantee the protection of your data we use OpenVPN protocol by default. Once installed you can start using Proton VPN right away. […]

Our app for iOS and iPadOS allows you to choose between the OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard® protocols. If enabled, Smart Protocol will choose the best option for you. We strongly recommend using our iOS/iPad app on your iPhone or iPad.  Download the Proton VPN iOS app Learn how to change […]

These are simple instructions on how to download Proton VPN software to your device. Windows Download the Proton VPN Windows app Read the complete guide for the Proton VPN Windows application If you don’t yet have an account, sign up for a free account for Windows macOS Download the Proton […]

By setting up Proton VPN on your router, you can provide VPN protection to all your internet-connected devices. While there are many routers that provide this possibility, the setup process can be complicated. We have therefore partnered with InvizBox to create a router specifically for Proton VPN. The InvizBox for […]

A step-by-step guide to setting up Proton VPN on your MikroTik router Proton VPN can be set up on your MikroTik router so that it will automatically connect to a Proton VPN server (available on your subscription) whenever an internet connection is established.  Below is a step-by-step guide to connecting […]