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Browse securely with Proton VPN — the free, unlimited VPN you can trust. Available for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11

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Not sure if your system is x64, ARM64 or x86 (32-bit)? Check our FAQ.

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Proton VPN offers a special ARM version of our app for the Microsoft Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Book S, Lenovo Flex 5G, HP Elite Folio, Acer Spin 7, and other ARM Windows devices. Browse the internet privately with native ARM support, while enjoying all advanced features from our regular Windows app.

How to connect to Proton VPN on Windows

Step 1

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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.

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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.

You can check your IP address whenever you're connected to find your VPN server's address.

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Why Proton VPN for Windows?

Easy to use

Open Proton VPN and click Quick Connect to automatically connect to the fastest available VPN server.

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Our Windows app uses OpenVPN, a proven VPN protocol with a 20-year track record. It is secure, reliable, fast, and open source.

Kill switch

Our kill switch disables your internet connection if your VPN connection drops, keeping your IP address private.

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How do I download the free Proton VPN app for Windows?: Sign up for Proton VPN (if you don’t already have a Proton Account).
Download Proton VPN for Windows, and double-click the downloaded file to start the installation. A wizard will guide you through the rest of the installation.
To connect, open the Proton VPN app, log in to your account, and click Quick Connect.
How do I connect to a free VPN server on Windows?: Once you’ve installed Proton VPN for Windows, simply open the app, sign in to your account, and click the Quick Connect button. Proton VPN will automatically connect you to the fastest free server available.
Where are Proton VPN free servers located?: If you’re on Proton VPN Free, you'll be automatically connected to one of our free servers in the Netherlands, Japan, Romania, Poland, or the United States.
What is a permanent kill switch?: Proton VPN for Windows has both a kill switch and a permanent kill switch.
When you turn the kill switch on, Proton VPN disables the internet if the VPN connection drops to hide your real IP address.
When you turn the permanent kill switch on, your internet connection is blocked at all times unless you’re connected to a VPN server. That means your internet connection will also be blocked when Windows is starting up and shutting down and whenever you manually disconnect the VPN.
What versions of Windows does Proton VPN support?: Proton VPN works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. To find out more, see our Windows VPN installation guide.
How do I know if my processor is x64 or ARM64?: To find out if your Windows computer uses an x64, ARM64 or x86 (32-bit) processor:
Open the System Information tool. To do this, press Win + R to open the Run dialog ("Win" is the key with the Windows logo), type msinfo32 , and click Enter. Alternatively, search for System Information from the Start menu.
Go to System Summary → System Type. Your system architecture will be listed here.