Proton VPN uses your Proton account for authentication. If you already use Proton Mail or another Proton service, you can sign in with the same credentials.Documentation Index
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Sign in with an existing account
Enter your credentials
Enter your Proton account username (or email) and password, then tap Sign in.
Create a new account
If you do not have a Proton account yet, you can create one directly from the app.Complete verification
Proton may ask you to complete a CAPTCHA or other human verification step to protect against abuse.
Select a plan
Choose the Free plan to get started immediately, or select a paid plan to unlock additional servers and features.
Free vs paid plans
Proton VPN offers a free tier alongside paid subscriptions.| Feature | Free | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Server locations | Limited selection | 90+ countries |
| Server count | Limited | Thousands of servers |
| Simultaneous connections | 1 | 10 |
| VPN protocols | WireGuard (UDP/TCP/TLS) | WireGuard (UDP/TCP/TLS) + Stealth + Smart |
| NetShield (ad & tracker blocking) | Not available | Available |
| SecureCore | Not available | Available |
| Streaming support | Not available | Available |
| Speed | Medium | Highest |
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:
To sign in with a different account, complete the sign-out steps above and then sign in with the other account’s credentials.