Proton VPN
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The world’s only open-source, publicly audited, unlimited and free #VPN. Swiss-based, no-ads, and no-logs. Brought to you by the scientists from @ProtonPrivacy
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined February 2016
✅ Milestone unlocked: 11,000 servers in over 110 countries!. In June 2024, we only had around 5,000 VPN servers in 90 countries, making the last 7 months a personal record time for bringing new servers and countries online!
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En medio de reportes sobre el ban de @X en #Venezuela, continuaremos ofreciendo nuestros servidores gratuitos de #VPN para asegurar el acceso irrestricto a la información para todos los venezolanos. En Android podrás usar Proton VPN sin crearte una cuenta.
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A partir de hoje, disponibilizamos servidores gratuitos do #ProtonVPN no #Brasil antes das #EleiçõesBrasileiras em 6 de outubro. Queremos garantir que todos tenham acesso livre e irrestrito à informação e prevenir quaisquer tentativas de interferência ou campanhas de
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Free #ProtonVPN servers remain available in #Venezuela for as long as necessary after the disputed election. #EleccionesVE #EleccionesVenezuela.
Pusimos listos para usar varios servidores #ProtonVPN gratis en #Venezuela para antes de las #elecciones del país el 28 de julio. Queremos asegurar que todo el mundo tenga acceso libre y sin restricciones a la información y prevenir cualquier posible intento de intervención o.
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Pusimos listos para usar varios servidores #ProtonVPN gratis en #Venezuela para antes de las #elecciones del país el 28 de julio. Queremos asegurar que todo el mundo tenga acceso libre y sin restricciones a la información y prevenir cualquier posible intento de intervención o.
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Things to consider if you're using Proton VPN in #Brazil . If you need a Brazilian IP address for access to local services, make sure that you use one of the servers with the Globe icon (🌐) next to them. Those are smart routed servers that give you a Brazilian IP address but
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🇻🇪 La situación en #Venezuela no está fácil y el gobierno de Nicolás Maduro no está dispuesto a ceder terreno. Nosotros tampoco. Los venezolanos podrán recuperar el acceso a todo el internet totalmente gratis siguiente estos pasos 👇
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We made free #ProtonVPN servers available in #Venezuela ahead of the country’s #election on July 28th. We want to ensure everyone has free and unrestricted access to information and prevent any potential attempts of interference or misinformation campaigns. ➡️ Learn more here:
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Em meio de vários relatos de censura no X #Brasil, continuamos trabalhando para fornecer acesso a uma internet livre e aberta. O #ProtonVPN e sua extensão de navegador estão disponíveis gratuitamente no Windows, Mac, iOS e Android.
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De acuerdo a los reportes, #TikTok estaría siendo bloqueado en #Venezuela. @ProtonVPN ofrece una forma de eludir las restricciones y recuperar el acceso a la plataforma. Los usuarios venezolanos pueden conectarse fácilmente a nuestros servidores gratuitos para garantizar un
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Access to the internet is a human right. We support our community in #Turkey and any country where the government is attempting to block the free flow of information for people. Our #VPN is free forever, you can sign up here: #internetBlockedinTurkey
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İnternete erişim sağlamak bir insan hakkıdır. #Türkiye ve hükümetin, halkına özgür bilgi akışına erişim kısıtlaması uygulamaya çalıştığı her ülkedeki topluluğumuzu desteklemeye devam edeceğiz. #VPN hizmetimiz sonsuza dek ücretsizdir: #acildeprem
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We are aware of problems in #Brazil w/ downloading #ProtonVPN from the iOS App Store (also impacting other VPNs). The problem is not on our end, but is an app store issue. Could be a bug, or #Apple implementing a secret censorship order. Workaround and details here:
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ProtonVPN will #StandwithHK. During July & August, 50% of total revenue in #HongKong will be donated to organizations that defend civil rights, such as @Stand_with_HK and 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Read more here:
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Estamos cientes de problemas no #Brasil ao baixar o #ProtonVPN na App Store do iOS (também impactando outros VPNs). O problema não está do nosso lado, mas é um problema da App Store. Pode ser um bug ou a #Apple implementando uma ordem de censura secreta. Solução alternativa e
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Internet freedom is a human right. The people in #Sudan can use ProtonVPN for free to bypass online censorship:
Internet is back in Sudan after a court today threatened to arrest the CEOs of the country’s telco companies, according to a lawyer in the case. Social media service still require a VPN.
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@denizyurdakul @NordVPN @expressvpn We're here to support our user community in Turkey. Proton VPN is free forever, has no ads, has no bandwidth limits, and is able to bypass most censorship with the Stealth protocol. You can get it here:
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Due to attempts by local ISPs to block Proton VPN ahead of Venezuela's election on July 28, we've added additional free Smart Routing #VPN servers. We want to ensure everyone has free access to information. #EleccionesVE2024 #EleccionesVE . 1 / 2.
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Se você precisar de um endereço IP brasileiro para acessar serviços locais, certifique-se de usar um dos servidores com o ícone do Globo (🌐) ao lado. Esses são servidores com roteamento inteligente que fornecem um endereço IP brasileiro, mas encaminham seu tráfego por meio de
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As of today, we made free #ProtonVPN servers available in #Brazil ahead of the #BrazilElections on October 6th. We want to ensure everyone has free and unrestricted access to information and prevent any potential attempts of interference or misinformation campaigns. ➡️.
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Free products like #YouTube collect enormous amounts of personal data to serve targeted ads. Let’s talk about alternatives. 1 / 10
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@SaudiExile @torproject We stand for freedom around the world. That's why we provide our services for free, and we're here to support our user community in Iran. Don't hesitate to send us a DM at @ProtonSupport or download our free VPN here:
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In a powerful interview, Hong Kong activist @nathanlawkc describes how freedom is under attack in HK. Until the end of the month, we’re donating 50% of our revenue in HK to raise HK$1,000,000 for organizations defending freedom in HK:
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We received reports from people in #Venezuela who cannot access our apps -- it seems local ISPs may be blocking VPNs. Please check and share the thread below for tips on how to circumvent the block and use #ProtonVPN: . #EleccionesVE. 1 / 2.
We made free #ProtonVPN servers available in #Venezuela ahead of the country’s #election on July 28th. We want to ensure everyone has free and unrestricted access to information and prevent any potential attempts of interference or misinformation campaigns. ➡️ Learn more here:
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Hawk Tuah recently went viral for her rant about public Wi-Fi users not having a VPN. “Using a public Wi-Fi network without a VPN may seem harmless, but it comes at a substantial risk to your privacy and security. Your data can be intercepted, exposing sensitive information
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Google's latest privacy-washing trick is called "IP Protection" for Google Chrome. If you turn it on, Google routes all of your traffic through their servers where they can do whatever they want, not to mention the millions of other ways they already have to track you.
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Finally figured out why our Italy VPN servers are under high load.
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Last week, Google announced its own VPN service. Trusting Google's VPN would be like trusting a VPN from the NSA. Here's why giving Google direct access to all your online activity is a terrible idea:
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Today, we’re introducing Stealth, our new custom-built anti-censorship protocol for Proton VPN. As surveillance around the world has grown, we’ve built a completely new protocol capable of bypassing internet censorship in authoritarian regimes:
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We are extending our #StandwithHK fundraising campaign through September! Help us raise HK$1,000,000 to support local organizations defending freedom and privacy in Hong Kong. Learn more here:
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Some doubters think our VPN is run by a dude in a dolphin onesie. Rest assured, there’s a whole team of us. (Turn 🔉 ON) CC: @SwiftOnSecurity
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@Sherlock_Hopes We're here to support our user community in Turkey. Proton VPN is free forever, has no ads, has no bandwidth limits, and is able to bypass most censorship with the Stealth protocol. You can get it here:
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Since @Twitter was blocked in #Turkey today, #ProtonVPN usage has spiked by more than 30,000%. It continues to grow as people attempt to share and access information. Hourly signups in Turkey are currently dwarfing signups in the rest of the world.
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At Proton VPN, 'no logs' means 'no logs.' We don't track your activity or retain it for later analysis— claims our independent security audits confirm. Our audits are fully available to the public without the need to share any data or agree to any terms:
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In the recent macOS Big Sur release, Apple placed 56 of its own apps, such as FaceTime and Apple Maps, on an exclusion list allowing them to bypass firewalls and certain VPNs without users’ knowledge. This seriously undermines macOS users’ security and privacy.
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A Spanish court ordered ISPs to block access to @Telegram on March 22, but the ruling was suspended on March 25. Even if #Telegram ends up being banned, you can still access it with #ProtonVPN for free by connecting to a country outside of Spain.
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China is taking aim at Hong Kong protesters with a new security law. We stand on the side of democracy and the right to peaceful protest. Here's how you can secure your communications and online activity. #HongKong #StandwithHK #VPN.
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To get the most out of our anti-censorship Stealth protocol on #Windows, make sure to update the app to version 3.3.2. It comes with critical improvements that strengthen your connection via the Stealth protocol. If you haven't already, download #ProtonVPN for Windows at:
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We're working on a new obfuscated VPN protocol that can bypass and punch through most firewalls and VPN blocking systems. What should we name this new protocol? We're now taking community suggestions.
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Amidst reports of X censorship in #Brazil, we're continuing to work to provide access to a free and open internet. #ProtonVPN and its browser extension are available for free on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
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We created #ProtonVPN in 2017 to give people a lifeline against #cybercensorship through a #VPN. But each year, more governments resort to internet shutdowns and #censorship to control public discourse and limit access to information. #WorldDayAgainstCyberCensorship.⬇️ 1 / 8.
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🚀 We're happy to be the first VPN provider to open source apps on all platforms and undergo an independent security audit. Transparency, ethics, and #security are at the core of the Internet we want to build.
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The #ProtonVPN browser extension for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers is now available on the Proton VPN Free plan. This highly requested feature makes it easier for people worldwide to protect their privacy and bypass censorship. Find out more 👉.
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Access to the internet is a human right. We support our community in #Turkey and any country where the government is attempting to block the free flow of information for people. Our #VPN is free forever, you can sign up here: #ProtonVPN
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We now offer over 5,500+ servers across six continents, making #ProtonVPN one of the largest and most popular VPN services in the world! 🎉.
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Enable the @ProtonVPN Kill Switch to automatically disconnect from the internet if your VPN connection drops, keeping your IP address and online activity private.
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@r3raymond_ @MariaSTsehai @blacksmith984 We've received other reports from users in Tanzania about issues with signup. Could you please contact our support team for help? You can also contact them via email: contact@protonvpn.com They can help by sending you manual invites for signup.
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Devido às eleições moçambicanas no dia 9 de Outubro, a partir de hoje disponibilizamos servidores #ProtonVPN gratuitos em Moçambique. Com isto queremos apoiar o acesso livre e sem restrições à informação, assim como prevenir quaisquer tentativas de interferência ou campanhas de
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Some of you really are browsing the web willy-nilly like that, huh?
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Today, we’re happy to announce that the new Proton VPN Linux app is now officially available for everyone. Follow this link for more information: Please drop a comment below and tell us what you think.
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Thank you for standing with Hong Kong! Together, we’ve raised HK$800,000 for @Stand_with_HK and 612 Humanitarian Fund to protect freedom of speech in HK: #StandwithHK
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ProtonVPN will #StandwithHK - 50% of our HK revenue during July & August will support organizations that are defending freedom and privacy. Our goal is to raise HK$1,000,000 and we're nearly at the halfway mark! Learn more and support the campaign here:
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@Parrattarna Hi! It's on top of our priority list to actively fight the censorship attempts by the Iranian government. If you're on Android or iOS, please install the beta version of the app and try the Stealth protocol or WireGuard - TCP to see if you can connect:
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Next time someone tells you they don't need privacy because they have nothing to hide, ask for their browsing history. Most people think they have nothing to hide, but when asked for their data, they realize they have something to protect. What’s your argument for #privacy?.
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Our 2025 resolution is for all of you to stop connecting to random unsecured WiFi hotspots without a VPN.
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170 million Americans use @TikTok_us, and with the ban getting closer, many are flocking to #RedNote. But is it safe? Nope. 👉
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Split tunneling is now available on #AndroidTV. Choose which apps are protected by #ProtonVPN.
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While we understand why some VPN companies are abandoning Hong Kong after recent moves by China to limit freedom in HK, we won't remove our VPN servers in HK without first fighting for what is right. We are taking precautions, however. #StandwithHK
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Proton VPN's mission is to ensure freedom of speech and fight online censorship everywhere. Here's what we're doing to help:. 🥷Windows Stealth: Disguise #VPN traffic. 🆕 New servers: in 12 critical countries on the Freedom House and Democracy Index. 🥸 Discreet Icon: Disguise
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The UN is calling on citizens in #Myanmar to document crimes against humanity, and ProtonVPN is widely used for this. Unfortunately, Apple blocked ProtonVPN security updates last week, hindering human right efforts:
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When we released our new Linux app out of beta, we said we’d quickly follow up with adding Secure Core. We’re happy to announce it’s now available. Community feedback is critical – so make sure to leave your thoughts below. Find out more here:
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Users across the globe rely on #ProtonVPN to ensure access to the free, unrestricted internet: To make Proton VPN’s anti-censorship features even more accessible, we made it possible to log in to the #Android app without creating an account. 1 / 2
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🐧 Linux users on paid #ProtonVPN plans can now use Custom DNS starting version 4.8.0. We recommend allowing Proton VPN to resolve your DNS lookup queries to maximize privacy & security. However, you may have other reasons for needing or wanting to use a third-party DNS service.
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This year, democracy is on the ballot. Over 60 countries — home to half the globe’s population — will hold national elections in 2024. To ensure that everyone has access to accurate information before they cast their vote, we’ll offer free #ProtonVPN servers in countries with a
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Our official Linux app with an easy-to-use graphical interface is now available to all users! It supports a full set of features including NetShield adblocker, streaming support, and more, and is fully open-source. Learn more:
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As of today, we made free #ProtonVPN servers available in #Turkey ahead of the country’s local elections on March 31. We want to ensure everyone has free and unrestricted access to information, and prevent any potential attempts of interference or misinformation campaigns. ➡️
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#Kashmir just emerged from a 6 month Internet blackout. Now the Indian government is blocking social media, news sources, and VPNs. We call on them to end this censorship. Defending #FreedomOfSpeech and online freedom is part of our mission. #KeepItOn.
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What's coming this fall/winter for #ProtonVPN?. As part of our mission to help everyone access online privacy and freedom, we’ve been continuously evolving Proton VPN. So far we brought you Windows stealth, Android guest mode, an Apple TV app, Linux IPv6, Business servers, and
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U.S. courts have blocked the FCC's attempt to reinstate net neutrality. Now, it is Congress' responsibility to ensure a censorship-free, open internet for all Americans. We strongly advise using a VPN to ensure your internet access is not censored or discriminated against.
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Our commitment to providing an open and free internet for everyone remains steadfast. We have now replicated the anti-censorship measures that were tested on Android over on Windows, and users in countries with strict censorship can now bypass restrictions. 1/2 ⤵️
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The Turkish government is now blocking @sozluk, the country's most visited online forum, known as a haven for government critics. We invite all #eksisozluk users to use Proton #VPN for free, and access the website from a non-Turkish IP address:
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We're happy to announce that the #ProtonVPN browser extension is now available for all paid plan supporters!. We've also added Split Tunneling, auto-connect, & Secure Core. Thanks for your incredible feedback. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Google’s business model is based on the surveillance economy. A #VPN can help keep your data private, but only if the VPN itself is trustworthy. Find out why you can’t trust Google’s VPN:
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We’re launching the #ProtonVPN browser extension in beta for paid plan supporters. 🥷 Protect your browser traffic without affecting other apps.🦸 Connect to different servers on different browsers.🕵️ Use VPN on devices where you don't have admin rights.
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The Nigerian government's Twitter ban is an extremely concerning move that stifles the right to free speech and free expression online. We recommend the people in #Nigeria to use ProtonVPN for free to bypass online censorship:
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show Twitter is restricted for many users in #Nigeria as of Saturday morning following deletion of President's Tweet, as government declares the platform can undermine "Nigeria’s corporate existence" #TwitterbaninNigeria. 📰
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The wait is over! Proton VPN is now available on #AppleTV! 🍏. Stream your favorite shows, movies, and sporting events on the big screen from servers in more than 100 countries. 🔗
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Internet is being blocked in #Tanzania since yesterday, the eve of an important election. Authorities are now trying to block VPN services. ProtonVPN signups are impacted because SMS verification code messages are being blocked (email verification works, for now).
Confirmed: Widespread disruption to social media registered across #Tanzania on eve of elections; high impact to Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram and Google services on Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, Halotel and Zantel; incident ongoing 📉 #TanzaniaElections2020. 📰
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1/6.#PortForwarding lets you:. 1️⃣ Remotely access your home computer while away.2️⃣ Play games using P2P with your friends.3️⃣ Increase the speed of file-sharing. Though it may seem complex at first, setting this up is extremely simple, here's how 👇🧵
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We’re excited to announce one of our community’s most requested features: WireGuard, a fast, secure and open-source VPN protocol, is here! Available to everyone on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chromebook and Android TV:
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ProtonVPN Free is now available globally without a waiting list! Now anybody can download our free VPN #freevpn
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Sending cute photos of your pets to your friends? Keep your VPN turned on 🐈. 📍 A new vulnerability has been discovered, allowing hackers to find your general geolocation in apps like Discord, Twitter/X, and even Signal.
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Even though the sites you visit won’t know your true IP address, your VPN provider always will. That's why it's important to use a VPN provider you trust, based in a jurisdiction with strong privacy protections:
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Google One is officially retiring its VPN today. For a privacy-respecting #VPN that isn't tied to an ad company, consider trying Proton VPN for free.
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China's Great Firewall is now in Hong Kong. Internet providers in HK have started censorship under Beijing's National Security Law. On this sad day, ProtonVPN supports online freedom in HK, and will continue to provide uncensored internet around the world:
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ProtonVPN’s official command-line Linux app is available as of today! We’ve completely rewritten the code to improve its security, stability & performance: Special thanks also to our Proton community, who made the original Linux app possible.
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It’s not enough to only use a #VPN if you want to protect your #privacy. You need to secure your browsing with privacy-first browsers. Here are our rec's: Thanks to @skeleton_claw for showing why private tabs in non-private browsers are ridiculous.
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Some good news for #linux users! We're excited to introduce our first ProtonVPN command-line tool. For more information visit: #cybersecurity #VPN #linuxvpn
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VPNs can protect you, but it’s important to know what they can and cannot do. Find out in this thread. ⬇️
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Keep your internet activity private with @ProtonVPN. Now with #WireGuard support on #Linux. ⚡ fast.☁️ lightweight.🔐 state-of-the-art security protocol.
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The new Indian VPN regulations are an assault on #privacy and threaten to put citizens under a microscope of surveillance. We remain committed to our no-logs policy and recommend everyone using our servers in India to follow these guidelines: (1/2).
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