{"id":28936,"date":"2024-12-02T06:40:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T06:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=28936"},"modified":"2026-02-18T02:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:01:05","slug":"how-to-use-protonvpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/pl\/how-to-use-protonvpn","title":{"rendered":"How to Use ProtonVPN for Total Online Privacy in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='quick-start'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-start-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<style>.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .image-is-svg, .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-19.png\" alt=\"Protonvpn logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32428\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide covers every Proton VPN feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#getting-started-with-protonvpn\">Getting Started<\/a> \u2014 Create account and basic setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-hide-your-ip\">How to Use Hide Your IP<\/a> \u2014 Mask your real location in seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-netshield-ad-blocker\">How to Use NetShield Ad-Blocker<\/a> \u2014 Block ads, trackers, and malware at DNS level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-kill-switch\">How to Use Kill Switch<\/a> \u2014 Prevent data leaks if your connection drops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-split-tunneling\">How to Use Split Tunneling<\/a> \u2014 Choose which apps use the VPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-secure-core\">How to Use Secure Core<\/a> \u2014 Route traffic through privacy-friendly countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-vpn-accelerator\">How to Use VPN Accelerator<\/a> \u2014 Boost your connection speeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-protonvpn-vpn-profiles\">How to Use VPN Profiles<\/a> \u2014 Save custom connection settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time needed:<\/strong> 5 minutes per feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also in this guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"#protonvpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Pro Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"#protonvpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes<\/a> | <a href=\"#protonvpn-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a> | <a href=\"#protonvpn-pricing\">Pricing<\/a> | <a href=\"#protonvpn-vs-alternatives\">Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Why Trust This Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve used Proton <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-japan\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> for over two years and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on experience \u2014 not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fahim-AI-2-60.png\" alt=\"How to Use Proton VPN Feature Image\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proton VPN is one of the most powerful VPN tools available today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But most users only scratch the surface of what it can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide shows you how to use every major feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-tutorial'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proton VPN Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This complete Proton VPN tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3058809c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<style>.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .image-is-svg, .kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-19.png\" alt=\"Protonvpn logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32428\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-title\">Proton VPN<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description\">Protect your online privacy with Swiss-based encryption and 17,800+ servers in 129 countries. Proton VPN offers a free plan with unlimited <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a> \u2014 no credit card needed to start.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY PROTON VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn-alternatives\">PROTON VPN ALTERNATIVES \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='getting-started-with-proton-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-started-with-protonvpn\">Getting Started with Proton VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using any feature, complete this one-time setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes about 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this quick overview first:<\/p>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proton VPN review | Is it the best VPN for 2026?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNOtjWmIXnw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s walk through each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-create-your-account'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create Your Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to protonvpn.com and click &#8220;Get Proton Free&#8221; or &#8220;Get Proton VPN.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your email address and create a strong password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sign up with your existing Proton Mail account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Check your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/inbox-placement-tool\" title=\"inbox\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inbox<\/a> for a confirmation email from Proton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-download-the-app'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Download the App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Proton VPN for your device from the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a> users can download directly from protonvpn.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile users can find it on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the installer file and follow the on-screen prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what the dashboard looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-13.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN dashboard\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see the main dashboard with a world map and server list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-complete-initial-setup'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Complete Initial Setup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in with your Proton account credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for extra security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Quick Connect button to test your first VPN connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Done:<\/strong> You&#8217;re ready to use any feature below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-hide-your-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-hide-your-ip\">How to Use Proton VPN Hide Your IP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hide Your IP<\/strong> lets you mask your real IP address and location from websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-server-list'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Server List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch Proton VPN and look at the Countries tab on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see 129+ countries with servers you can connect to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-connect-to-a-server'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Connect to a Server<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Quick Connect button for the fastest server near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or pick a specific country from the server list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-30.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Hide Your IP step 2\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The map should show your new virtual location with a green &#8220;Connected&#8221; status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-verify-your-new-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Verify Your New IP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit a site like whatismyip.com to confirm your IP changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your real IP address is now hidden from every website you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your real IP is hidden and your traffic is encrypted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Pick a server close to your actual location for the best speeds. The closer the server, the faster your connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-netshield-ad-blocker'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-netshield-ad-blocker\">How to Use Proton VPN NetShield Ad-Blocker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NetShield Ad-Blocker<\/strong> lets you block ads, malware, and trackers at the DNS level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the gear icon to open Proton VPN settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the &#8220;Connection&#8221; or &#8220;Features&#8221; tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-enable-netshield'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable NetShield<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the NetShield toggle and turn it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your protection level: Block malware only, or block malware, ads, and trackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-20.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN NetShield Ad-Blocker step 2\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see NetShield active with your chosen protection level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-browse-without-ads'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Browse Without Ads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to any Proton VPN server and browse normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NetShield blocks threats before they reach your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Ads, trackers, and malware are blocked at the network level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use &#8220;Block malware, ads, and trackers&#8221; for the strongest protection. This speeds up page loading by blocking heavy ad scripts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-kill-switch'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-kill-switch\">How to Use Proton VPN Kill Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kill Switch<\/strong> lets you block all internet traffic if your VPN connection drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-connection-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Connection Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Settings and find the &#8220;Kill Switch&#8221; option under Connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kill switch must be manually turned on after installing Proton VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-choose-your-kill-switch-mode'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choose Your Kill Switch Mode<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select &#8220;Kill Switch&#8221; for standard protection when connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or select &#8220;Permanent Kill Switch&#8221; to block internet even when VPN is off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-17.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Kill Switch step 2\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see the kill switch toggle enabled in your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-test-the-kill-switch'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Test the Kill Switch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to a VPN server, then manually disconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try opening a website \u2014 it should fail if the kill switch is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your internet is blocked the moment your VPN drops, preventing data leaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Permanent Kill Switch if you always want VPN protection. This prevents accidental browsing without the VPN active.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-split-tunneling'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-split-tunneling\">How to Use Proton VPN Split Tunneling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Split Tunneling<\/strong> lets you choose which apps go through the VPN tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-split-tunneling-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Split Tunneling Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Settings and find the &#8220;Split Tunneling&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggle it on to enable the feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-select-apps-to-exclude'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select Apps to Exclude<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Add apps that should bypass the VPN, like banking apps or local services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or choose apps that must always use the VPN for extra protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-17.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Split Tunneling step 2\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Your selected apps should appear in the exclude or include list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-connect-and-test'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect and Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to a VPN server and open an excluded app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The excluded app will use your regular internet while everything else stays encrypted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Only the apps you choose go through the VPN tunnel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Exclude banking apps from the VPN. Banks often flag VPN connections as suspicious, which can lock your account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-secure-core'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-secure-core\">How to Use Proton VPN Secure Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure Core<\/strong> lets you route traffic through hardened servers in Switzerland, Iceland, or Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Secure Core in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ProtonVPN in 2025: Stealth VPN, Secure Core, and Ultimate Privacy Upgrades\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q6wwt7aeZZI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-find-secure-core-servers'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Find Secure Core Servers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the Countries tab and look for the Secure Core toggle at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature requires a paid Proton VPN plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-enable-secure-core'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable Secure Core<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggle Secure Core on to see available double-hop server routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each route shows the privacy-friendly country your traffic passes through first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-21.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Secure Core step 2\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see double-hop routes like &#8220;Switzerland \u2192 US&#8221; in the server list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-connect-to-a-secure-core-server'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect to a Secure Core Server<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a route and click Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your traffic now passes through two encrypted servers before reaching the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your traffic is double-encrypted through a privacy-friendly country first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Secure Core will slow your speeds slightly due to the extra hop. Use it for sensitive browsing, not streaming or gaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-vpn-accelerator'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-vpn-accelerator\">How to Use Proton VPN VPN Accelerator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VPN Accelerator<\/strong> lets you boost connection speeds by up to 400% on distant servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch VPN Accelerator in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ProtonVPN in 2024: Blazing Fast Speeds with VPN Accelerator &amp; Port Forwarding\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DkLbAyBy9I4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-connection-settings-1'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Connection Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Settings and navigate to the Connection tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the &#8220;VPN Accelerator&#8221; toggle option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-enable-vpn-accelerator'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable VPN Accelerator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggle VPN Accelerator to &#8220;On&#8221; to activate the speed boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature works automatically in the background once enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The VPN Accelerator toggle should show as enabled in your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-test-your-speeds'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Test Your Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to a distant server and run a speed test at speedtest.net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare results with VPN Accelerator on vs off to see the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your VPN speeds are boosted, especially on far-away servers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Keep VPN Accelerator enabled at all times. It works best when connecting to servers far from your location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-proton-vpn-vpn-profiles'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-protonvpn-vpn-profiles\">How to Use Proton VPN VPN Profiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VPN Profiles<\/strong> lets you save custom connection settings for one-click access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-profiles-tab'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Profiles Tab<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the &#8220;Profiles&#8221; tab in the Proton VPN sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see any existing profiles and the option to create new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-create-a-new-profile'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Create a New Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Create Profile&#8221; and give it a name like &#8220;Streaming US&#8221; or &#8220;Work Secure.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your country, server type, and protocol settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Your new profile should appear in the Profiles tab with your custom settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-connect-using-your-profile'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect Using Your Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any saved profile to connect <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/instantly-ai\" title=\"instantly\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instantly<\/a> with those settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more searching for the same server every time you connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You can switch between custom VPN setups with a single click.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Create separate profiles for streaming, torrenting, and secure browsing. Each can use different servers and protocols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protonvpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Proton VPN Pro Tips and Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing Proton VPN for over two years, here are my best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Action<\/th><th>Shortcut<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Quick Connect<\/td><td>Ctrl + Shift + C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disconnect<\/td><td>Ctrl + Shift + D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open\/Close App<\/td><td>Ctrl + Shift + P<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Search Servers<\/td><td>Ctrl + F in server list<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Hidden Features Most People Miss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stealth Protocol:<\/strong> Disguises VPN traffic as regular HTTPS to bypass restrictive networks and deep packet inspection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port Forwarding:<\/strong> Available on P2P servers for faster torrent downloads \u2014 enable it in the Windows or Linux app settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom DNS:<\/strong> Set your own DNS servers for extra privacy under Settings \u2192 Connection \u2192 Custom DNS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protonvpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Proton VPN Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #1: Connecting to the Farthest Server<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Picking a server on the other side of the world for everyday browsing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Use Quick Connect or pick a nearby server with low load for the best speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #2: Forgetting to Enable the Kill Switch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Leaving the kill switch off and browsing unprotected when the VPN drops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Turn on the kill switch right after installing \u2014 it&#8217;s off by default.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #3: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/how-to-use-openvpn\" title=\"Using OpenVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using OpenVPN<\/a> When WireGuard Is Available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Sticking with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN<\/a> for all activities including streaming and gaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Switch to WireGuard for the best mix of speed and security, especially for 4K streaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-troubleshooting'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protonvpn-troubleshooting\">Proton VPN Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: VPN Won&#8217;t Connect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Firewall or antivirus software may be blocking the VPN connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Add Proton VPN to your firewall whitelist. Try switching protocols from WireGuard to OpenVPN or use the Stealth protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Slow Speeds After Connecting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> You may be connected to a distant or overloaded server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Switch to a closer server with a lower load percentage. Enable VPN Accelerator and use WireGuard protocol for best speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Streaming Service Not Working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> The streaming service may have blocked the server IP you&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Disconnect and reconnect to get a new IP. Try a different server in the same country. Make sure you&#8217;re on a paid plan \u2014 free servers don&#8217;t support streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> If none of these fix your issue, contact Proton VPN support via live chat (paid users) or email at support@protonvpn.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-proton-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_38\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Proton VPN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proton VPN<\/strong> is a VPN tool that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like a private tunnel between your device and the internet that nobody can see into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proton VPN review | Is it the best VPN for 2026?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNOtjWmIXnw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n<p>It includes these key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hide Your IP:<\/strong> Masks your real IP address and location from websites and trackers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NetShield Ad-Blocker:<\/strong> Blocks ads, malware, and trackers at the DNS level before they reach your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill Switch:<\/strong> Cuts your internet connection if the VPN drops to prevent data leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split Tunneling:<\/strong> Routes only selected apps through the VPN while others use your normal connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Core:<\/strong> Routes traffic through privacy-friendly countries for extra encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPN Accelerator:<\/strong> Boosts speeds by up to 400% on long-distance connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPN Profiles:<\/strong> Saves custom connection presets for one-click access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full review, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn\">Proton VPN review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-48-1280x640.png\" alt=\"What is Proton VPN\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_39\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protonvpn-pricing\">Proton VPN Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what Proton VPN costs in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>$0.00\/month<\/td><td>Basic privacy browsing with unlimited data on one device<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$2.99\/month<\/td><td>Full VPN features, streaming, and up to 10 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-multiple-devices\" title=\"devices\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">devices<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>$7.99\/month<\/td><td>VPN plus Proton Mail, Drive, Calendar, and Pass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 Proton VPN Free gives you unlimited bandwidth with no time limit or credit card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 30-day prorated money-back guarantee on all paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/protonvpn-pricing.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Pricing\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best Value:<\/strong> Plus plan at $2.99\/month (2-year deal) \u2014 you get every VPN feature at the lowest price per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 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class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='proton-vpn-vs-alternatives'  id=\"boomdevs_40\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protonvpn-vs-alternatives\">Proton VPN vs Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How does Proton VPN compare? Here&#8217;s the competitive landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Proton VPN<\/strong><\/td><td>Privacy and free plan<\/td><td>$2.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Overall performance<\/td><td>$2.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Speed and streaming<\/td><td>$2.44\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfshark<\/a><\/td><td>Budget unlimited devices<\/td><td>$1.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/cyberghost\" title=\"CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CyberGhost<\/a><\/td><td>Streaming servers<\/td><td>$2.03\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn\" title=\"PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Server locations<\/td><td>$2.15\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private Internet Access<\/td><td>Customization<\/td><td>$2.03\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/adguard-vpn\" title=\"AdGuard VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdGuard VPN<\/a><\/td><td>Ad blocking built-in<\/td><td>$2.40\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Quick picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best overall:<\/strong> NordVPN \u2014 fastest speeds with top-tier security features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget:<\/strong> Surfshark \u2014 unlimited devices starting at $1.99\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for beginners:<\/strong> CyberGhost \u2014 simple one-click interface with preset server profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for privacy:<\/strong> Proton VPN \u2014 Swiss-based, open-source, and audited no-logs policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\ud83c\udfaf Proton VPN Alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for Proton VPN alternatives? Here are the top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>NordVPN:<\/strong> Fastest speeds with 6,400+ servers, Threat Protection, and double VPN. Best for power users who want speed and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>ExpressVPN:<\/strong> Premium VPN with servers in 105 countries and the Lightway protocol. Top pick for streaming and global access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>PureVPN:<\/strong> Affordable VPN with 6,500+ servers in 78+ countries. Strong option for users who need lots of server locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>Surfshark:<\/strong> Budget-friendly VPN with unlimited device connections starting at $1.99\/month. Great for families and multi-device households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/privadovpn\" title=\"PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrivadoVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Swiss-based VPN with a solid free tier offering 10GB monthly data. Good privacy-focused alternative to Proton&#8217;s free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> VPN with built-in ad blocking at the core. Best for users who want ad-free browsing without extra extensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc76 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/virtual-shield\" title=\"Virtual Shield\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Shield<\/a>:<\/strong> Simple VPN designed for non-technical users. Easy setup and clean interface for everyday privacy protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/strongvpn\" title=\"StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StrongVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> No-frills VPN with WireGuard support and 950+ servers. Solid choice for basic VPN needs at a fair price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd27 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/fastestvpn\" title=\"FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FastestVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Lifetime plan available for a one-time payment of $40. Best budget pick for users wanting long-term savings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Aura VPN:<\/strong> Family-focused security suite with VPN, identity theft protection, and parental controls in one package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 <strong>CyberGhost:<\/strong> Beginner-friendly VPN with 11,000+ servers and dedicated streaming profiles. One-click connection for easy use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mcafee-vpn\" title=\"McAfee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee<\/a> VPN:<\/strong> Antivirus and VPN combo for users who want all-in-one security. Built into the McAfee security suite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>Private Internet Access:<\/strong> Highly customizable VPN with open-source apps and 35,000+ servers. Best for tech-savvy users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mysterium-vpn\" title=\"Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mysterium<\/a>:<\/strong> Decentralized VPN powered by a peer-to-peer network. Unique option for users who want a non-corporate VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>SafeShell VPN:<\/strong> Newer VPN focused on bypassing geo-restrictions with fast servers. Growing option for streaming fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f <strong>Oyster VPN:<\/strong> Simple and affordable VPN with strong encryption and a no-logs policy. Good for basic privacy needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the full list, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn-alternatives\">Proton VPN alternatives<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2694\ufe0f Proton VPN Compared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how Proton VPN stacks up against each competitor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-protonvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs NordVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> NordVPN wins on speed and customer support. Proton VPN wins on transparency and its free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-protonvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs ExpressVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> ExpressVPN leads in streaming and global reach. Proton offers better privacy credentials and a free tier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-protonvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs PureVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> PureVPN is cheaper on long-term plans. Proton has stronger privacy audits and open-source apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proton VPN vs Surfshark:<\/strong> Surfshark offers unlimited devices at a lower price. Proton has Secure Core and Swiss legal protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-privadovpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs PrivadoVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Both are Swiss-based. Proton has more servers and features, but PrivadoVPN has a decent free 10GB plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-adguard-vpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs AdGuard VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs AdGuard VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> AdGuard has tighter ad-blocking built in. Proton offers more server locations and Secure Core protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-virtual-shield\" title=\"Proton VPN vs Virtual Shield\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs Virtual Shield<\/a>:<\/strong> Virtual Shield is simpler to use. Proton is more feature-rich with better server coverage worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-strongvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs StrongVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> StrongVPN keeps things basic. Proton offers more advanced features and a genuinely usable free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-fastestvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs FastestVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> FastestVPN&#8217;s lifetime plan is a one-time cost. Proton has better security and more trusted privacy audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-auravpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs Aura VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs Aura VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Aura bundles VPN with identity protection. Proton focuses purely on VPN privacy with better encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-cyberghost\" title=\"Proton VPN vs CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs CyberGhost<\/a>:<\/strong> CyberGhost has more servers and streaming profiles. Proton wins on privacy transparency and its free tier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-mcafee-vpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs McAfee VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs McAfee VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> McAfee bundles VPN with antivirus. Proton is a dedicated VPN with stronger privacy features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proton VPN vs Private Internet Access:<\/strong> <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/private-internet-access\" title=\"PIA\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIA<\/a> has more servers and is more customizable. Proton has Swiss jurisdiction and Secure Core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-mysterium\" title=\"Proton VPN vs Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs Mysterium<\/a>:<\/strong> Mysterium is decentralized and peer-to-peer. Proton has a traditional VPN setup with faster, more reliable speeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-safeshell-vpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs SafeShell VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80119\">Proton VPN vs SafeShell VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> SafeShell focuses on geo-unblocking. Proton offers better all-around security and a proven track record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-oyster-vpn\" title=\"Proton VPN vs Oyster VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"33858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN vs Oyster VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Oyster VPN is simpler and cheaper. Proton has more servers, better features, and stronger privacy protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='start-using-proton-vpn-now'  id=\"boomdevs_41\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Using Proton VPN Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You learned how to use every major Proton VPN feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Hide Your IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 NetShield Ad-Blocker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Kill Switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Split Tunneling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Secure Core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 VPN Accelerator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 VPN Profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next step:<\/strong> Pick one feature and try it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people start with Hide Your IP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes less than 5 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