Install the app
Download Proton VPN from Google Play, F-Droid, or GitHub and install it on your Android device.
Create your account
Sign up for a free Proton account or log in with an existing Proton Mail or Proton VPN account.
Connect to a server
Connect to VPN in one tap using the fastest server, or choose a specific country or server.
Explore features
Discover NetShield, SecureCore, Kill Switch, split tunneling, and more privacy features.
Get started in minutes
1
Install Proton VPN
Download the app from Google Play, F-Droid, or GitHub Releases.
2
Sign in to your Proton account
Open the app and log in with your Proton account credentials. No account yet? Tap Create account to sign up for free — no email address or personal information required.
3
Connect to VPN
Tap the Connect button on the home screen to connect to the fastest available server automatically. You can also browse the server list to pick a specific country or city.
4
Customize your protection
Enable NetShield to block ads and trackers, turn on the Kill Switch to prevent data leaks, or configure split tunneling to choose which apps use the VPN.
Key features
VPN Protocols
WireGuard, IKEv2/IPSec via StrongSwan, and Smart protocol auto-selection for the best performance.
NetShield
DNS-based blocking of ads, trackers, and malware — without slowing down your browsing.
SecureCore
Route your traffic through Proton-owned servers in privacy-friendly countries before exiting.
Kill Switch
Automatically block all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly.
Split Tunneling
Choose which apps or locations route through VPN and which use your regular connection.
Connection Profiles
Save your favourite server configurations for quick one-tap access.