The Proton VPN app for Windows is the best way to stay secure and private when surfing the internet. It is open source, easy to use, and packed with useful security features.
Using Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or a 32-bit version of Windows? Download Proton VPN here.
How to use Proton VPN Windows app
step 1
Create an account
To start using Proton VPN on Windows, sign up for free or buy a paid Proton VPN Plus account.
With our paid plans, you can use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices at the same time, connect to over 6,500+ high-speed servers in over 110+ countries, and access premium features.
step 2
Download Proton VPN and log in
- Download and install the correct Windows distribution for your device.
- Once the app is installed on your Windows device, run it and log in with your Proton VPN username and password. Proton Mail users already have a Proton VPN account and can sign in with existing Proton credentials.
step 3
Connect to a server
You can automatically connect to the fastest VPN server for your location or choose to connect to any specific server that is available on your plan.
The data traveling between your device and the VPN server is encrypted, meaning:
- Your internet service provider cannot monitor your activity.
- Websites see the IP address of the VPN server you're using.
You can check your IP address whenever you're connected to find your VPN server's address.
For step-by-step installation instructions, read our Proton VPN for Windows guide.
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Security made easy
Our Windows app offers advanced features carefully designed to improve your online security.
Secure core VPN
premium feature
Secure Core protects your connection by routing your traffic through multiple servers before it leaves our network, defending you against advanced, network-based attacks.
Secure Core servers are located in hardened data centers in Switzerland, Iceland, and Sweden, protected by strong privacy laws, and operated on Proton's dedicated networks.
NetShield Ad-blocker
premium feature
NetShield speeds up your connection and protects you from malware by filtering out images, scripts, and other resources that are from domains known to host malware.
Available for VPN Plus and Unlimited users, NetShield can also block online trackers and ads.
Kill switch
A VPN kill switch keeps your IP address safe if something goes wrong with your VPN connection.
If your VPN connection fails, the kill switch will prevent your device from connecting to the internet until your device reconnects to a VPN server.
Why use Proton VPN?
No-logs VPN
We do not keep any logs that can identify what you do online
DNS and IPv6 leak protection
Our Windows app will never accidentally expose your real IP address
Alternative routing
In places where VPN connections are blocked, the app will attempt to establish a connection to our servers using alternative networks
Split tunneling
Include or except websites from the VPN
VPN Accelerator
Available on all Proton VPN paid plans, our unique VPN Accelerator technology can improve speeds over large distances by over 400%.
P2P support
Share and download files using BitTorrent and other P2P protocols
Swiss based
Switzerland has some of the world's strongest data privacy laws
Secure streaming
Unblock popular streaming services and watch your favorite shows
Secure your internet
- Strict no-logs policy
- All apps are open source and audited
- High-speed servers (up to 10 Gbps)
- Based in Switzerland
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Why choose the Proton VPN application for Windows
Proton VPN is brought to you by the team behind Proton Mail, the world's largest end-to-end encrypted email service. Millions of journalists, activists, and citizens worldwide rely on Proton VPN to stay safe.
Our VPN app for Windows:
- Is open source and fully audited by third-party professionals
- Enables you to bypass censorship and access the truth
- Can use alternative routing to unblock our servers when they are censored
- Lets you unblock and watch popular streaming services (Only with VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plans)
- Proton VPN is a community driven service with a mission to create a more free and open internet. Download our Windows VPN app to join our community.
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@EncryptedHodler
I highly recommend @ProtonVPN for an extremely secure VPN with a great reputation. And you can bundle it with @ProtonMail to make your email private instead of having google or yahoo, etc from scraping your inbox and selling your data
Download a Windows VPN you can trust
- Always-on VPN & Kill switch keeps your IP address safe at all times
- NetShield blocks malware, ads, and online trackers
- Split tunneling to give you control over what goes through your VPN tunnel
- Tor-enabled servers allow one-click access to the Tor network
