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How to use NetShield Ad-blocker

NetShield Ad-blocker is a feature that protects your device and speeds up your browsing by blocking ads, trackers, and malware. When enabled, it offers you two levels of protection: NetShield Ad-blocker is available to everyone on a paid Proton VPN plan and can be enabled on any device: Get Proton […]

 

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 […]

 

What is a kill switch?

Important note: As we have reported, Apple’s macOS and iOS operating systems don’t close all existing connections when you connect to a VPN, specifically certain DNS queries from Apple services. But if you use Proton VPN while connected to public WiFi, your sensitive traffic is still safe. We are aware of this issue, […]

 

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 90 countries if you have a paid plan. Users with free accounts can select from three countries. […]

 

How to unblock HBO with Proton VPN

Proton VPN users will be able to watch prestige television on HBO! Its content includes any show that ran on HBO, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Watchmen, West World, and The Wire! Note: HBO is different from HBO Max. Learn more about the HBO streaming services. You can also use Proton […]

 

How to set up Proton VPN on an OpenWrt router using OpenVPN

You can set up Proton VPN on your router, which will protect every device that connects to the internet using that router. In this guide, we take a step-by-step look at how to set up Proton VPN on an OpenWrt router using the OpenVPN VPN protocol.  Please note that we […]

 

Streaming troubleshooting guide

We would like  to remind you that you should check the VPN Streaming Guide to get step-by-step instructions on setting up your VPN connection and securely watching your favorite content on various streaming platforms. We also want to remind you that our streaming feature is only available on VPN Plus, […]

 

Why does Google show my IP address originating in a different country from the one Proton VPN lists?

Some users have reported having Google identify their internet connection as originating in a different country than where our server is located. For example, if you are connected to one of our VPN servers in Malaysia, Google might identify your connection as originating in the United Arab Emirates. This is […]

 

How to unblock Hotstar with Proton VPN

Proton VPN users will be able to watch over 60,000 hours of TV shows and over 2000 Indian movies on Hotstar. It also carries live sports, including cricket, badminton, and kabaddi. It offers movies and shows that you can watch for free, while other content, like live sports, Disney and […]

 

How to watch Peacock with Proton VPN

Launched in 2020, Peacock is a streaming service that features content from the NBC network (the name “Peacock” comes from the colorful NBC logo). The service primarily features series and film content from NBCUniversal studios and other third-party content providers, including television series, films, news, and sports programming.  All you […]

 

How to unblock F1 TV with Proton VPN

Formula 1 fans who don’t want to miss a minute of the action need F1 TV. Depending on which plan you get, it lets you watch live F1 races (with access to driver onboard cameras and team radios) as well as race replays and footage of historic F1 races. Proton […]

 

Why does OpenVPN on the iOS app drain my battery so fast?

The Proton VPN iOS app offers its users the choice of the OpenVPN, IKEv2, and Wireguard VPN protocols. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of different VPN protocols. Some users have noticed when they select OpenVPN in our iOS app, the amount of battery power our app uses dramatically […]

 

How to unblock RAI with Proton VPN

Radiotelevisione italiana, or RAI, is the national public broadcasting company of Italy. It also has a free streaming and video-on-demand service, RaiPlay, that you can use to watch classics like Il Commissario Montalbano or Tutto Può Succedere. Proton VPN users can watch all their favorite shows on RAI no matter […]

 

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 […]

 

How to unblock SyFy with Proton VPN

The SyFy channel is a cable TV channel that specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror shows and movies. It also has an online streaming service where you can watch some of its most popular shows and movies. It is the home of shows like Battlestar Galactica, The Magicians, Futurama, and […]

 

Guide to installing Proton VPN on different routers

There are many advantages to configuring your router to run Proton VPN. These include: Learn more about why you should set up a VPN on your router. We don’t recommend you attempt to set up a VPN connection yourself unless you are a tech-savvy user. You cannot set up Proton […]

 


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