How to unblock Spotify with Proton VPN

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Category: Streaming guides

Proton VPN users can listen to all their favorite music and podcasts on Spotify! Its library includes:

Classics, like Stevie Wonder and Led Zeppelin
The latest hits from artists like Dua Lipa and The Weeknd
Popular podcasts, like Stuff You Should Know and the Joe Rogan Experience
Thousands of curated music lists

Besides listening to Spotify(new window), you can also use Proton VPN to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. See all the streaming services you can access with our streaming guide for new users.

How to listen to Spotify with Proton VPN:

Connect to any Plus server. Plus servers are available for Plus, Unlimited, Family Visionary Plan subscribers. For the fastest and most reliable connection, please connect to the server that is closest to your current location. To find the nearest servers to you, check the full list of our servers(new window).

Proton VPN doesn’t condone the use of our VPN service to bypass copyright regulations.

Step 1:

Get a VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited subscription

If you already have a VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited(new window), or Visionary (legacy users only) account, you can skip to step 2.

If you’re a new user, sign up for Proton VPN.

If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.

Step 2:

Install our VPN app

You need to download the Proton VPN app for your operating system. You can securely stream your favorite shows on Windows, macOS, and Linux devices.

If you have already downloaded the Spotify app and made an account, you can also stream your favorite shows on the go with your Android or iOS devices.

If you already have our app, you can skip to step 3.

For installation help, here are our support guides:

Step 3:

Connect to any Plus server.

Step 4: (Optional)

Buy a Spotify subscription

If you already have a Spotify subscription or if you don’t mind listening to ads with your music, you can skip to step 5.

To listen to Spotify without ads, you’ll need a valid Spotify subscription(new window). Spotify costs $9.99 per month. It also comes with a 1 month free trial so you can test it out.

Note: You will need to pay for your Spotify subscription with a credit or debit card that has a billing address from the country you’re subscribing in.

Step 5:

Start listening to Spotify with Proton VPN!

Connect to any Plus server, log in to Spotify, then turn up the volume.

If you experience issues listening to Spotify, please try the following:

Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection
Clear your browser cache
Use a different browser
Restart your device
Clear your DNS cache

Spotify may not always work. If you have tried all possible options and are still having issues or if you have any questions, please contact our Support team.