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How to manually set up port forwarding

Port forwarding routes connections through the firewall Proton VPN uses to protect our customers. It’s mainly useful to people downloading and sharing files using P2P protocols such as BitTorrent, although it can also improve performance for online gamers. Learn more about port forwarding Port forwarding is available on our Windows […]

 

Proton VPN plans explained: Proton Free, Proton VPN Plus, and Proton Unlimited

Our goal is to make online privacy accessible to all. So whether you’re an occasional internet user concerned about privacy or a busy professional demanding the highest levels of security and reliability, Proton has a plan for you. Here we explain Proton VPN plans for individuals: If you’re looking for […]

 

How to download WireGuard configuration files

WireGuard is a secure and fast VPN protocol, now available in our Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS/iPadOS apps. Learn more about WireGuard If you are on one of these platforms then we strongly recommend using WireGuard via our apps as this is the easiest way to use WireGuard, and it […]

 

How to set up Proton VPN on pfSense 2.6.x

This guide shows you how to set up Proton VPN on pfSense 2.6.x, allowing any device connected to your router to be protected with a Proton VPN connection. As usual, a Plus or Visionary plan is required for devices on your network to access streaming services. Note that we have […]

 

What is moderate NAT and how to use it

Moderate NAT is a feature useful mainly to online gamers. Depending on your threat model, enabling this setting makes you slightly more vulnerable to correlation attacks, but it can solve connection problems when playing multiplayer online games, having video conversations using WebRTC, or other activities that require a direct peer-to-peer […]

 

Port forwarding security considerations

Port forwarding through your router or VPN tunnel involves opening up a port on your computer to accept incoming connections through that port. It can, therefore, provide an opportunity for someone to attack your system. However, as this article explains, the risk is minimal when torrenting, and Proton VPN is […]

 

Port forwarding 

Port forwarding routes connections through the firewall that Proton VPN uses to protect our customers. It’s a feature that is mainly useful to people who download and share files using P2P protocols such as BitTorrent, although it can also improve performance for online gamers. Learn more about how port forwarding […]

 

How to set up Proton VPN on pfSense 2.5.x

This guide shows you how to set up Proton VPN on pfSense 2.5.x, which allows any device connected to your router to be protected with a Proton VPN connection. As usual, a Plus or Visionary plan is required for devices on your network to access streaming services. Note that we […]

 

How to set up Proton VPN on Synology DSM

This article provides instructions for setting up Proton VPN on a Synology NAS device running the DiskStation Manager (DSM)  operating system. It also includes an optional guide for sharing the Synology’s VPN connection with other devices on your LAN network. Prerequisites Step one: add VPN connection In this step we […]

 

How to set up the InvizBox 2 with your Proton VPN account

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 […]

 

How to use Proton VPN on Android TV

With Proton VPN, you can stream and watch video content on any Android TV by installing the app directly on your TV set.  The app allows you to watch content from more than 80 countries if you have a paid plan. Users with free accounts can select from three countries. […]

 

How to share a VPN connection via Android hotspot

Using a VPN on your Android phone: Why you need a VPN on your Android phone Android phones can share their internet connection by creating a “mobile hotspot”  that allows other devices to connect to the phone via WiFi so that they can access the internet using the phone’s mobile […]

 

Troubleshooting common macOS app issues

This article covers solutions to common bugs encountered while using the Proton VPN app for macOS. If the issue you’re facing is not listed here, please contact our support team for further assistance.  General issues This category includes interface bugs you might encounter while using the app. The first thing […]

 

How to prevent IPv6 leaks on your device

With the massively increasing amount of IP addresses required by the global network each year, IPv4 can no longer meet the demand. That’s why IPv6 was introduced — to allow more unique TCP/IP identifiers to be created for each user. While most of the internet uses the IPv4 protocol, there […]

 

How to download Proton VPN OpenVPN configuration files

Proton VPN features easy-to-use native apps with a simplified graphical user interface for: Nevertheless, some users may prefer to use OpenVPN configuration files and connect to our secure VPN servers using a third-party client. Read on for instructions on how to download Proton VPN OpenVPN configuration files. How to download […]

 

Troubleshooting VPN connection issues on Windows

If you cannot connect to our VPN servers using our Windows app, you will see this troubleshooting message.  As this message suggests, there are a number of possible reasons for the problem. Your connection is blocked by your ISP or government If you live in a restrictive country then your […]

 


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