How does Proton VPN work?

Proton VPN protects your online privacy by hiding your real IP address [/what-is-a-vpn]. With your virtual location hidden, it's much harder for your online activity to be monitored, restricted, or sold to advertisers.

How do I install Proton VPN?

To install Proton VPN, download the Proton VPN [/download] application for your device and follow our setup guide [/support/protonvpn-setup-guide]. Then, just sign in to your Proton account, and you'll be ready to connect.

Can I watch Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ with Proton VPN?

When connected to a Proton VPN server, you can access Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and other major streaming platforms from your VPN location. Streaming is available with all paid Proton VPN plans, including Plus, Unlimited, Visionary, and Family. You can learn more about this in our streaming guide [/support/streaming-guide].

Yes. While some premium features are only available on our paid Proton VPN Plus subscription, we also have a free plan. We're the only free VPN service with no ads, no data limits, and a strict no-logs policy.

How secure is Proton VPN?

All Proton VPN network traffic is encrypted using either AES-256 or ChaCha20, and we use strong VPN protocols [/features/strong-protocols] like WireGuard® and OpenVPN. Even if your VPN connection is interrupted, you can protect your data with free VPN features like kill switch [/features/kill-switch] and always-on VPN.

How many devices can I connect to Proton VPN?

With a paid Proton VPN subscription, you can connect up to 10 devices at once.

Is it legal to use Proton VPN?

Using a VPN is legal in most countries, but some nations restrict or ban VPN use. Learn more in our country-by-country VPN guide [/blog/are-vpns-illegal].

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Your key to unlocking the internet

When you use a VPN (virtual private network), your traffic is routed through a secure server that hides your real IP address and encrypts the data your device sends and receives.

This makes it harder for websites, advertisers, and even your internet service provider (ISP) to track where you are and what you do online.

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October 23, 2024

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Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN, the birthplace of the internet. We have always had a central mission: to build a better internet where privacy is the default.

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Accessible to all

We believe that everyone has the right to online freedom, which is why we offer Proton VPN for free alongside our premium VPN plans.

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All Proton services are open source, so anyone can check our code, and we regularly commission independent audits to confirm the claims we make.

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Proton's primary shareholder is the non-profit Proton Foundation(new window) whose mission is to advance online security, privacy, and freedom, ensuring that we always put users first.

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