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You can protect your privacy on the internet with the Proton VPN Android app when using your Chromebook. This requires a Chromebook that supports Android apps and has the Google Play Store installed. If your Chromebook was released in 2017 or after, it should meet these requirements.  If you have […]

Android 13 has a bug that can cause your VPN connection to fail. Even worse, your Android device may show that you are still connected to our servers when you aren’t. If you switch between a WiFi connection and a mobile (cellular) connection when connected to a VPN, you may […]

You can set up Proton VPN on your AsusWRT-Merlin router so that all devices that connect to the internet though it will be protected by Proton VPN.   This guide shows you how to do this using the OpenVPN VPN protocol on Asus routers running AsusWRT-Merlin firmware. A Proton Account is required, but […]

You can set up Proton VPN on your MikroTik router so that all devices that connect to the internet through it are protected by Proton VPN.   In this guide, we show you how to do this using the WireGuard VPN protocol on MicroTik routers running RouterOS 7. This requires a […]

Android manufacturers often extend the battery life of their devices using battery optimization tricks such as putting the device into sleep mode when not in active use or closing apps running in the background.  Some manufacturers, notably Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, and Xiaomi, are notorious for how aggressively they “optimize” (i.e., […]

At Proton, our goal is to empower everyone to be secure online and help build a better internet where privacy is the default. To further our goal and thank you for supporting us, we’re upgrading your subscription plan to an improved plan that offers you more for the same price. […]

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 […]

SonyLiv is an Indian streaming platform that you can access for free or via a paid account, depending on what content you would like to watch.  This article will explain how you can use Proton VPN to watch SonyLiv: You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

This guide explains how to set up Proton VPN on a GL.iNet Flint (GL-AX1800) router using the OpenVPN VPN protocol.  Learn more about OpenVPN Before starting, you’ll need: How to set up Proton VPN on a GL-AX1800 router 1. Log in to your router’s web Admin Panel using the password […]

Crunchyroll is an American streaming platform that primarily streams anime and manga content. You can stream Crunchyroll for free without creating an account, although some shows in the Crunchyroll library are only available with a paid account (starting at $7.99 per month). Crunchyroll is not available in all locations, but […]

The quickest and easiest way to connect to our service is using the Quick Connect button available in Proton VPN apps. This automatically connects you to the fastest server for your location, using the fastest VPN protocol available. By default, this is WireGuard®. You can also customize how you connect […]

6play is a French catch-up television streaming service created by a media group in France called the M6 Group. This streaming service has content from seven TV channels to stream: M6, W9, 6ter, Gulli, Paris Première, Téva, and Le Live by 6play. This article will explain how you can use […]

WireGuard® is a new VPN protocol used to secure the connection between your device and a VPN server.  Learn more about how VPNs work WireGuard uses state-of-the-art cryptography to keep your connection secure and, at just a few thousand lines of code, it is extremely lightweight. This makes it faster […]