Proton blog
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- Privacy deep dives
Proton VPN doesn't use RAM-only VPN servers because we believe them to be
marketing hype. In this article, we explain why.
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Independent security experts verified that ProtonVPN does not log user data or
engage in any practices that might compromise your privacy.
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- Privacy basics
Mobile devices are now the primary way most people access the internet, so you
should protect your online privacy with a mobile VPN app
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Here’s where to watch the UEFA European Football Championship 2024, aka UEFA
Euro 2024, online from wherever you are.
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How to watch March Madness 2024 live from any location using our secure,
high-speed VPN — and all the channels and platforms you can stream the games
from.
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How do you know if your VPN is working? We explain how to verify your IP address
and check for IPv6, DNS, and WebRTC leaks.
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- Privacy basics
Mobile devices are now the primary way most people access the internet, so you
should protect your online privacy with a mobile VPN app
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- Privacy basics
A VPN helps expats watch their favorite sports teams online, do their online
banking safely, and stay in touch with people back home.
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- Privacy basics
Learn how to manage SafeSearch settings to create a safer browsing experience
for you and your family.
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- Privacy deep dives
Proton VPN doesn't use RAM-only VPN servers because we believe them to be
marketing hype. In this article, we explain why.
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- Privacy deep dives
Tor is a powerful tool for browsing the Dark Web anonymously, but your ISP can
still see your activity. By using a VPN you add an extra layer of privacy.
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- Privacy deep dives
Smart TVs may allow you to instantly connect to streaming apps, but they collect
and share data about all the shows you watch and have poor cybersecurity.
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Independent security experts verified that ProtonVPN does not log user data or
engage in any practices that might compromise your privacy.
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With over 5000 servers, Proton VPN has reached a new milestone in our mission to
make online privacy the default for everyone.
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To ensure people can access the information they need to vote, Proton VPN will
make VPN servers available for free before elections.
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- Proton stories
See what independent reviewers are saying about the security and advanced
features that come with Proton VPN's premium VPN plans.
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Online censorship spread to 35 countries, a new record, in 2022. But VPNs, and
Proton VPN in particular, are effective ways to fight back.
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- Proton stories
Proton will always provide a free, unlimited VPN. It’s part of our mission to
keep the internet accessible for everyone. Here’s why we offer our free VPN
plan.
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- Proton news
- Releases
Stealth is a new VPN protocol from Proton VPN that overcomes censorship in
restrictive countries.
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Port forwarding is a new feature that dramatically improves download speeds when
using peer-to-peer (P2P) software
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- Releases
WireGuard is a secure, private, and fast open-source VPN protocol available to
all ProtonVPN users.
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- Service updates
Proton removes India-based VPN servers to protect privacy, but we continue to
service our community in India.
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- Service updates
Our new Smart Routing technology allows us to offer new VPN servers in Georgia,
the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, and Nigeria.
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- Service updates
VPN Accelerator uses a combination of advanced VPN technologies to improve
connection stability and increase your connection speed
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- For business
IP whitelisting can be used with Proton VPN for Business dedicated gateways to
provide an additional layer of security for your company’s resources.
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- For business
Remote access VPNs, why your WFH employees should use one, and how Proton VPN
for Business offers a modern, flexible remote VPN solution.
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DNS security is often overlooked, but hackers can gain valuable data from your
web queries. Learn how Proton VPN gives businesses DNS protection.