Proton VPN
What it's for
The VPN from the Proton ecosystem, with a genuine free tier (rare and honest).
Why it matters
Swiss-based, audited, open-source. Its free tier has no ads, no data resale and no data cap (only the number of countries is limited). It’s the ideal on-ramp for a beginner, especially if you already use Proton Mail.
For whom & when
Beginners, and anyone already in the Proton ecosystem who wants a single account for everything.
Install & use
Go to protonvpn.com and sign in with your Proton account (or create one).
- Install the app (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
Use “Quick Connect” or pick a country, then enable the kill switch and NetShield (ad and tracker blocking).