Can I unblock YouTube for free?

Yes! Our Free plan has no data limits and lets you access YouTube from five countries.

Can I use Proton VPN to unblock YouTube Premium?

Yes — but note that Google may suspend accounts that sign up from other regions to get cheaper rates.

Does Proton VPN work with YouTube TV?

Yes, with a paid plan. Connect to a US server and enjoy your shows while traveling. You should be aware that using a VPN to watch content that’s not licensed for the area you’re currently in is against YouTube TV policy. However, you have a right to watch content you pay for and can normally access when you’re home.

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Watch the videos you love — without borders, censorship, or throttling. Unlock the full power of YouTube with Proton VPN.

Avoid tracking and throttling, and reduce ads in YouTube
Access YouTube in regions where it's blocked
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Access geo-blocked YouTube content from wherever you are. Just connect to one of our VPN servers in 130+ countries (on a paid plan), or randomly connect to a free server in the US, Netherlands, Japan, Romania, or Poland.

Watch YouTube with no data limits — even on our Free plan
Switch countries easily to find the content you want
Watch in HD — no data caps, even on the Free plan

Unblock YouTube videos

Bypass local firewalls in schools and workplaces
Unblock geo-restricted videos with one click
Hide your IP address from Google
Defeat censorship in authoritarian countries

Cut down on annoying ads

Stop most ad domains before they even load with NetShield Ad-blocker potentially including YouTube ads (not guaranteed). NetShield is Proton VPN's DNS filtering feature and can also block malware and hidden tracking scripts. It is available to everyone on paid Proton VPN plan

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Access YouTube TV from anywhere

Traveling outside the US? A paid Proton VPN plan lets you take your YouTube TV subscription with you.

Stream your paid content abroad
Works with most other major US TV networks

Watch YouTube without buffering

Our unique VPN Accelerator technology can improve the speed of long distance connections by up to 400%, so you can enjoy YouTube buffering-free from anywhere in the world.

Stream YouTube Music

Access your paid-for content with any Proton VPN plan:

Listen to your favorite YouTube Music tunes
Watch high-quality ad-free YouTube originals with YouTube Premium

Why choose Proton VPN for YouTube?

Take advantage of safe, fast connections to watch your favorite videos.

Protect your privacy from ISPs, YouTube, and other trackers
Enjoy stable connections and optimal video quality with the lightning-fast WireGuard® protocol
Avoid having your connection throttled by your ISP with secure VPN protocols protected with advanced encryption

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You'll be randomly connected to a server in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, or the United States. But you can switch to another (random) country on this list following a short cooldown period.

Step 1: Download Proton VPN on your device and create an account.

Step 2: Connect to a high-speed Proton VPN server

Step 3: Watch your favorite YouTube videos from anywhere

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Frequently asked questions

Can I unblock YouTube for free?: Yes! Our Free plan has no data limits and lets you access YouTube from five countries.
Can I use Proton VPN to unblock YouTube Premium?: Yes — but note that Google may suspend accounts that sign up from other regions to get cheaper rates.
Does Proton VPN work with YouTube TV?: Yes, with a paid plan. Connect to a US server and enjoy your shows while traveling. You should be aware that using a VPN to watch content that’s not licensed for the area you’re currently in is against YouTube TV policy. However, you have a right to watch content you pay for and can normally access when you’re home.