Should I use a VPN if I live in the UK?

The Investigatory Powers Act (also known as the Snoopers’ Charter) gave the UK government the power to demand information about your browsing activity from your ISP. Using a VPN is the best way to combat this governmental overreach, though you should ensure any VPN you use is not based in the UK and also has a strict no-logs policy. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland, meaning we are protected by strong Swiss privacy laws. We also don’t keep any logs on your browsing activity.

Is there a free VPN for the UK?

Yes, there are many free VPNs that can be downloaded to use in the UK. However, you should only use trustworthy VPN services to ensure your browsing activity remains secure and private. Proton VPN is developed by the same team of scientists that created Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email service. It is the only VPN that offers a free VPN plan that has no ads, no logs, no bandwidth limits, and no data limits. You can use Proton VPN in the UK for free for as long as you want.

Can I change my IP location to the UK?

With Proton VPN, you can change your IP address to make it look as though you are accessing the internet from the UK or any other country where we have servers. To select the fastest server in the UK for your location, open the Proton VPN app and double-tap the marker in the UK on the map. If you prefer, you can also select a specific server to connect to from our server list in the sidebar.

Protect your privacy in the UK with a secure, no-logs VPN

Proton VPN’s global network of servers allows you to connect to the nearest server in the UK without experiencing lags or slow connections. Get access to your favorite streaming services, bypass censorship, and stay secure while browsing the internet.

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Why use Proton VPN in the UK?

The internet should be free and accessible to everyone. By using Proton VPN, you can connect to our fast, reliable, and secure servers in the UK and browse the internet using a British IP address.

Stream from anywhere

Watch UK TV shows and movies on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Amazon Prime Video without interruptions, buffering, or network throttling.

High-speed VPN

Our unique VPN Accelerator technology can increase your VPN speed by over 400%, especially over unstable internet connections.

Get a UK IP address

Hide your IP address and get a secure new online identity by connecting to our high-speed servers in the UK.

Stay safe online

Hide your online activity from trackers, including any files you share or download using BitTorrent, with our secure, encrypted VPN tunnel.

Keep your browsing private

We follow a strict no-logs policy, which means we do not record any information about your online activity or other identifying metadata.

Bypass censorship

Connect to Proton VPN servers to access content and websites blocked by your local internet service provider.

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How to get a UK IP address

Journalists, activists, and millions of people worldwide use Proton VPN to reclaim their digital freedom. Easily connect to 36 servers in either Manchester or London to stream video content, access blocked websites, and protect your privacy.

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More reasons to connect to Proton VPN servers in the UK

High-speed streaming

Traveling outside of the UK? With Proton VPN’s high-speed servers, you can watch BBC(new window), Channel 4(new window), and ITV(new window) even if you’re on the other side of the globe. Stream UK movies, shows, news, and sports without data limits or regional blackouts.

Comprehensive VPN security

Proton VPN makes it easy to keep your online activity secure. Anyone who connects to Proton VPN can protect their data with secure encryption for both their network traffic and DNS queries. We also only use strong VPN protocols that are known to be secure.

Bypass censorship and access blocked content

Proton VPN helps you circumvent government censorship and internet blocks no matter where you are. By connecting to any one of our over 4,500 servers located in over 90 countries, you can easily access the internet and unblock censored content.

Privacy-first VPN protection

The Investigatory Powers Act gives the government power to collect information about your internet activity. Proton VPN hides your IP address, preventing your internet service provider and the government from recording your online activity. We are also protected by strong Swiss privacy laws and cannot be coerced into spying on you or handing over your data.

A trustworthy and transparent VPN

Proton VPN was created by scientists who met at CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web. We are experts in privacy and security, and we built Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email provider. Our mission is to make the internet a more secure and private place.