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    Browser extension limitations

    The Proton VPN browser extension must work within the limitations imposed by the browser itself. In this support article, we explain these limitations.

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    VPN connection profiles

    Our connection profiles feature makes it easy to connect to our servers using your preferred custom connection settings.

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    How to use Proton VPN on Linux

    How to use a VPN on Linux. Install the official Proton VPN Linux app with graphical user interface.

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    How to use Proton VPN on Android

    ProtonVPN is a security and privacy focused VPN application for Android. If you have an Android device and are looking for a reliable and free VPN client, then the ProtonVPN Android VPN app is one of the best options.

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    Troubleshooting common macOS app issues

    This article covers solutions to common issues encountered while using the ProtonVPN app for macOS.

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    How to use the Proton VPN macOS app

    How to install, setup, and use Proton VPN on your macOS MacBook, Mac mini, iMac, or Mac Pro.

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    TunnelVision and Proton VPN

    Most Proton VPN apps are either not vulnerable to the TunnelVision vulnerability, or can be protected by using the kill switch.

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    How to check the version of your Proton VPN app

    We show you how check the current app version of Proton VPN's apps on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Android TV.

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    How to turn on early access on Windows and macOS

    How to enable early or beta access on Proton VPN for Windows and macOS. Help us test our latest features and updates before they are available to the general public.

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    How do I download Proton VPN?

    This article provides simple instructions on how to download Proton VPN software to your device.

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    Participate in the Proton VPN Android app beta

    Join the Proton VPN for Android app beta program to help us make the app better for everyone.

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    Setup guide for new users

    Quickly learn which app you need and how to install it with our Setup Guide. It also has answers to new users' most common questions.

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    How to share a VPN connection via Android hotspot

    The Android operating system prevents you from sharing a VPN connection over hotspot unless you have root access on your Android device.

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    How to use Proton VPN on Apple TV

    With the Proton VPN Apple TV app, you can watch your favorite content from a wide selection of popular streaming services.

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    How to use the Proton VPN app for Windows

    In this article, we look at how to install and use the Proton VPN app for Windows and describe how to use its features.

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    How to use Proton VPN on iOS and iPadOS

    We look at how to set up and use the Proton VPN app on your iPhone or iPad. 

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    How to disguise the Proton VPN app icon on Android

    To help keep our community safe, Proton VPN allows you to disguise our app icon with one that's unlikely to be noticed if your Android phone is searched.

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    How to quickly connect to Proton VPN through Systems Tray option?

    Connecting though the systems tray icon is both quick and convenient. This guide explains how to do so in a few simple steps.

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    Why my status is “unprotected”?

    If you see this message it means that your connection was not established successfully. This guide provides solutions to quickly establish a VPN connection.

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    How do I check for updates?

    Once a new Proton VPN version becomes available we will let you know. You can also manually check for updates and install them.

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    How do I switch between countries/servers?

    ProtonVPN allows you to switch between multiple countries and servers. Here we show you how you can switch VPN servers in a few simple steps.

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    How do I disconnect from the VPN?

    With ProtonVPN, you have two options to simply disconnect and reconnect your VPN connection. Follow the steps here to disconnect the VPN connection.

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    How to prevent Android from killing Proton VPN

    This article shows you how to prevent Android from killing the Proton VPN app as it runs in the background.

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    How to set up a Siri Shortcut for Proton VPN

    You can set up a Siri shortcut to automatically connect VPN, disconnect VPN, or check the status connection of ProtonVPN.

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    Why does F-Droid say Proton VPN “has features I might not like”?

    ProtonVPN is labeled as having the Anti-Feature "NonFreeNet." This simply means you must connect to a ProtonVPN server when you use our app.

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    How to report an issue in Proton VPN

    Having a problem with ProtonVPN? Help the Proton community by reporting a bug. Here’s how to report a bug in ProtonVPN.

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    Required updates

    Proton VPN sometimes releases updated versions of our app that are required for all users. In this article, we explain why.

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    Android may be killing the Proton VPN app

    How to prevent Android or battery saver apps from killing the Proton VPN app to save battery.

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    How to use Proton VPN on your Chromebook

    We look at how to set up and use the Proton VPN Android app on your Chrome OS Chromebook.

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