Troubleshooting and general information

Is the ProtonVPN Android app not automatically reestablishing a VPN connection when Always-On VPN is enabled? Here are the steps you can take to resolve this issue. This problem can occur on some devices because certain phones don’t allow ProtonVPN to continue running in the background or use data while […]

No. All ProtonVPN users, even those on our Free plan, have unlimited bandwidth and data. However, it is likely that your connection will be slightly slower when you are connected to one of our VPN servers than it is when you are browsing the Internet without using ProtonVPN. There are […]

When you open the ProtonVPN app, you will sometimes see the warning “You are unprotected!” or “Not connected.” Screenshot of Android app Screenshot of iOS app Screenshot of macOS app Screenshot of Windows app This means that you are not currently connected to one of our VPN servers and that […]

OpenVPN is a VPN protocol. A VPN protocol, or a “tunneling protocol,” is the set of instructions your device uses to negotiate the secure encrypted connection that forms the network between your computer and another.  OpenVPN uses SSL/TLS to handle its key exchange, has no known vulnerabilities, supports Perfect Forward […]

IKEv2 stands for Internet key exchange version two, and IPSec refers to the Internet protocol security suite. Together, they form a VPN protocol. A VPN protocol, or a “tunneling protocol,” is the set of instructions your device uses to negotiate the secure encrypted connection that forms the network between your […]

If you are having trouble logging into ProtonVPN, here are a couple common causes and solutions. There are many ways to log into ProtonVPN. To access your account details to view your current plan, payment information, account details, and download OpenVPN config files, you need to visit the ProtonVPN Dashboard (https://account.protonvpn.com) […]

Neagent stands for the Network Extension Agent and it facilitates the connection from your Mac to our VPN servers. Since our VPN app for Mac uses the IKEv2/IPSec VPN protocol, allowing the neagent to access Keychain is a necessary step to create a secure VPN connection.  Before you can connect, […]

As of Sept. 18, 2019, the Chinese government is blocking access to ProtonVPN as part of a larger crackdown on Internet freedom.  The Chinese government works hard to control its citizens’ access to the Internet. The Great Firewall employs a vast system of technical tools, including DNS filtering, URL filtering, […]

Two-factor authentication on ProtonVPN Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a layer of security to your ProtonVPN account by adding an extra verification to the login process for additional protection. Currently, ProtonVPN supports the one-time password (OTP) protocol, so accounts with 2FA enabled will be prompted to enter a 6-digit code upon […]

Once you create your account, we advise you to write down your password and keep it in a safe place. However, it’s natural that some people will forget or lose their passwords. In that case, you can reset your ProtonVPN account password by using your recovery email address as explained […]