Proton VPN for Android lets you connect with a single tap using automatic server selection, or browse the full server list to connect to a specific country, city, state, or individual server.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Connecting to the fastest server
Tap Connect on the home screen to connect to the fastest available server. The app selects the server with the best combination of load and proximity for your location. This is equivalent toConnectIntent.Fastest in the app’s connection logic — it picks the best server globally regardless of country.
Browsing by location
Open the Countries list to browse all available locations. You can connect at three levels of specificity:- Country — connects to the fastest server in that country
- City — connects to the fastest server in a specific city within the country
- State (US only) — connects to the fastest server in a specific US state
City and state-level selection is only available on paid plans. Free users connect to entire countries.
Server features
Some servers are optimised for specific use cases. You can filter or browse by feature in the server list.P2P / Torrenting
Servers flagged for P2P are configured to allow torrent and peer-to-peer traffic. Connecting to a P2P server ensures your torrent client routes through VPN without restrictions.
Tor
Tor servers route your traffic through the Tor anonymity network after it exits the VPN. This adds an extra layer of anonymity at the cost of higher latency.
Streaming
Streaming-optimised servers are tuned for accessing geo-restricted content on streaming platforms. The app may surface these automatically for supported services.
SecureCore
SecureCore servers route traffic through an additional Proton-owned server in a privacy-friendly country before the exit node. See SecureCore.
Server load and performance
Each server in the list shows a load indicator — the percentage of its capacity currently in use. Lower load generally means better performance.- Low load (0–50%) — good performance expected
- Medium load (50–75%) — acceptable performance
- High load (75%+) — consider choosing a different server or city
ConnectIntent.Fastest) factors in both load and latency when picking a server, so you do not need to manually monitor load for everyday use.
Free vs paid server access
Server availability depends on your Proton VPN plan:| Access | Free plan | Paid plan |
|---|---|---|
| Server countries | Limited selection | All countries |
| City-level selection | Not available | Available |
| P2P servers | Not available | Available |
| Tor servers | Not available | Available |
| SecureCore | Not available | Available |
| Streaming servers | Limited | Full access |
Recent connections
The home screen shows your recent connections for quick reconnect. Tap any recent entry to reconnect with the same server and settings used previously. Recent connections are saved automatically and include:- The server or country you connected to
- Any features that were active (P2P, Tor)
- The protocol and settings overrides in effect at the time