ProtonVPN Applications are Now 100% Open Source

Brief: ProtonVPN becomes the first VPN provider to open source its client applications and undergo an independent security audit. In this age of surveillance, VPNs have become a powerful tool in safeguarding your privacy.

1. Is ProtonVPN open source?
2. Is ProtonVPN completely free?
3. Does ProtonVPN use OpenVPN?
4. Why is ProtonVPN free?
5. Can you trust ProtonVPN?
6. Where is ProtonVPN based?
7. Is ProtonVPN a virus?
8. Does free ProtonVPN have a kill switch?
9. Does ProtonVPN free work with Netflix?
10. What type of VPN is ProtonVPN?
11. How do I use Proton VPN on my PC?
12. What protocol does ProtonVPN use?

Is ProtonVPN open source?

All ProtonVPN apps are now open source and audited. ... We're happy to be the first VPN provider to open source apps on all platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS) and undergo an independent security audit.

Is ProtonVPN completely free?

The ProtonVPN free plan is unlimited and designed for security. No catches, no gimmicks. Just online privacy and freedom for those who need it. Our free VPN service is supported by paying users.

Does ProtonVPN use OpenVPN?

The ProtonVPN Windows application and the Linux command line tool use OpenVPN to create the encrypted VPN tunnel and keep your Internet activity private and secure.

Why is ProtonVPN free?

ProtonVPN's mission is to ensure that even in countries with strong censorship, ProtonMail will remain accessible. This unique reason is why ProtonVPN is provided for free without bandwidth limits, and without the need to generate revenue from free users.

Can you trust ProtonVPN?

ProtonVPN is a legitimate VPN service based out of Switzerland with more than 560 servers in over 4o countries. They have a strict no data logging policy, furthered by strict privacy laws in their home country. Is Proton VPN safe? ProtonVPN is a safe VPN to use.

Where is ProtonVPN based?

ProtonVPN is a service provided by Proton Technologies AG, an employee-owned company based in Switzerland. Proton was founded in 2014 by a team of scientists who met at CERN (the European Center for Nuclear Research) and created ProtonMail, the world's largest encrypted email service.

Is ProtonVPN a virus?

ProtonVPN is the latest vendor in a list of cybersecurity software providers that have had their names abused by threat actors in order to spread malware. ... Victims who visit the counterfeit website download what they believe to be the legitimate installer for ProtonVPN. Instead, the fake installer deploys AZORult.

Does free ProtonVPN have a kill switch?

The Kill Switch feature is not supported on Android or iOS. Instead, the ProtonVPN apps on these operating systems protect their users' data with the Always-on feature. ... For your protection, the Always-on feature is permanently activated on the iOS app.

Does ProtonVPN free work with Netflix?

Yes, ProtonVPN does work with Netflix (only the paid version and its free trial).

What type of VPN is ProtonVPN?

These ProtonVPN apps can use the OpenVPN VPN protocol, which supports both the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). These two protocols determine how the packets of data that make up your online traffic are sent from your device to the VPN server.

How do I use Proton VPN on my PC?

Installing ProtonVPN

1. Download ProtonVPN.
2. Go to your downloads folder and double click the protonvpn.exe installation file. ...
3. Click I Agree and then Next>
4. Finally click Install.
5. Once the installer window is open, click install on the first screen.

What protocol does ProtonVPN use?

Protocols used by ProtonVPN

Our Windows client and Linux command line tool are built on the OpenVPN protocol, while our Android, iOS, and macOS apps use the IKEv2/IPSec protocol. All of our apps employ AES 256-bit encryption, 4096-bit RSA key exchange, HMAC SHA384 message authentication, and Perfect Forward Secrecy.