Proton VPN explained

Proton VPN
Developer:Proton AG
Ver Layout:stacked
Genre:Virtual private network

Proton VPN is a VPN service launched in 2017[1] and operated by the Swiss company Proton AG, the company behind the email service Proton Mail.[2] [3] According to its official website, Proton VPN and Proton Mail share the same management team, offices, and technical resources, and are operated from Proton's headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland.[4]

Features

As of 8 August 2024, Proton VPN has a total of 6,563 servers, sited in 112 different nations.[5]

Although Proton VPN owns and operates a portion of their servers, the bulk majority are owned and operated by ASNs such as M247 and Datacamp Limited.[6] Its service is available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, ChromeOS and also has a command-line tool[7] for Linux and can be implemented using the IPSEC protocol.[8] Proton VPN can also be installed on a wireless router.

Proton VPN utilizes OpenVPN (UDP/TCP), IKEv2, and WireGuard protocols with AES-256 encryption.[9] On October 11, 2022, Proton VPN released their Stealth Protocol for Android, iOS and MacOS clients, designed to disguise VPN traffic as HTTPS traffic.[10] In March 2024, Proton VPN announced that it would be bringing the Stealth Protocol to Windows in the summer.[11]

Proton VPN has a no-logs policy[12] that was independently audited by Securitum, a European security auditing company.[13] [14] [15]

In January 2020, Proton VPN released its source code on all platforms[16] and had SEC Consult conduct an independent security audit.[17]

Reception

In a January 2023 review by TechRadar, Proton VPN received 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.[18]

A May 2023 PC Magazine review gave Proton VPN a 5 star rating. Proton VPN was awarded their Editor's Choice Award in 2022 and 2023.[19]

In October 2023 technology website Engadget rated Proton VPN as the "best overall" for streaming, gaming, privacy and security. [20]

In January 2024 a comparative review of 10 different VPNs by German technology magazine CHIP rated Proton VPN as their test winner. [21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-06-20. Encrypted email provider Proton Mail launches free VPN service to counter increasing online censorship . 2024-02-18 . ProtonVPN . en.
  2. Web site: 2018-09-04. ProtonVPN review: Underground data centers, one-click multi-hop, and more make for a great choice. 2021-02-24. PCWorld. en.
  3. Web site: Proton VPN - About Us . 2024-02-19 . ProtonVPN . en.
  4. Web site: Privacy policy . 2023-08-18 . Proton . en.
  5. Web site: Proton VPN - Server Locations . 2024-08-08 . ProtonVPN . en.
  6. Web site: November 14, 2022 . ProtonVPN - VPN Transparency Project . VPN Transparency Project.
  7. Web site: ProtonVPN Free Review. Freeware. Brian Nadel 2018-11-16T20:00:00Z. Tom's Guide. en. 2019-07-16.
  8. Web site: Latinoamérica . Linux . 2021-04-28 . VPN gratis en Linux Debian con Proton VPN . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210501200304/https://linux.lat/vpn-gratis-en-linux-debian-con-protonvpn/ . 1 May 2021 . 2021-05-01 . Linux Latinoamérica . es-AR.
  9. Web site: 2023 . Protect your connection with strong VPN protocols . May 16, 2023 . Proton VPN.
  10. Web site: Eddy . Max . October 11, 2022 . Proton VPN's New Stealth Feature Helps Fight Censorship in Iran and Russia . May 16, 2023 . PCMag.
  11. Web site: Heinzman . Andrew. March 18, 2024 . Proton VPN Will Bring Its Stealth Protocol to Windows . June 20, 2024 . How-To Geek.
  12. Web site: Does Proton VPN keep logs? . May 16, 2023 . Proton VPN.
  13. Web site: Szymczak . Maciej . Darecki . Jakub . March 24, 2022 . ProtonVPN's No-Logs policy – regarding VPN activity . July 18, 2024.
  14. Web site: Szymczak . Maciej . Rzepecki . Marek . May 1, 2023 . Proton VPN's No-Log policy – regarding VPN activity . July 18, 2024.
  15. Web site: Rzepecki . Marek . Zięba . Marcin . July 12, 2024 . Verification of Proton VPN's No-Log Policy . July 18, 2024.
  16. Web site: 27 January 2020 . Proton VPN goes open-source: What this means for your privacy . 2020-02-04 . tomsguide.com.
  17. Web site: Osborne . Charlie . Proton VPN apps handed to open source community in transparency push . 2021-02-24 . ZDNet . en.
  18. Web site: Williams . Mike . 24 January 2023 . ProtonVPN review . 16 May 2023 . TechRadar.
  19. Web site: Eddy . Max . Key . Kim . May 8, 2023 . Proton VPN Review . May 16, 2023 . PCMag.
  20. Web site: Malone . Katie . 13 October 2023 . Proton VPN review 2023: Why it's our top-choice VPN . 18 February 2024 . Engadget.
  21. Web site: Geiger . Joerg . 4 January 2024 . VPN test: The best VPN providers in comparison . 5 February 2024 . Chip_(magazine).

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