Sign in with an existing account
1
Open Proton VPN
Launch the app. If you have not signed in before, you will see the welcome screen.
2
Tap Sign in
Tap Sign in to open the login screen.
3
Enter your credentials
Enter your Proton account username (or email) and password, then tap Sign in.
4
Complete any additional verification
If your account has two-factor authentication enabled, enter your TOTP code or use your security key when prompted.
Create a new account
If you do not have a Proton account yet, you can create one directly from the app.1
Open Proton VPN
Launch the app and tap Create an account on the welcome screen.
2
Choose a username and password
Pick a username for your Proton account and set a strong password.
3
Complete verification
Proton may ask you to complete a CAPTCHA or other human verification step to protect against abuse.
4
Select a plan
Choose the Free plan to get started immediately, or select a paid plan to unlock additional servers and features.
5
Finish setup
Once your account is created, you are signed in and ready to connect.
Free vs paid plans
Proton VPN offers a free tier alongside paid subscriptions.Free accounts always have access to at least one server in a limited set of countries. There are no time limits or data caps on the free plan.
Switching accounts and logging out
To sign out of your current account:1
Open the side menu or settings
From the home screen, tap the menu icon or navigate to Settings.
2
Tap Sign out
Scroll to the bottom and tap Sign out. The app will clear your session and return you to the welcome screen.