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  1. DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support for Custom DNS

    The current Custom DNS feature only allows IPv4 and IPv6 servers. It does not allow DoH even though it is more secure and more private. Please add support for it as it would greatly improve the experience for me and probably many other people who want to use custom filtering tools like NextDNS.

    235 votes

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  2. Improve Stealth Mode - it is currently detected by Google

    While using Stealth Mode, YouTube is now consistently asking me to sign in, to "prove that I am not a bot". This did not happen in the past. When disconnecting from Proton VPN, YouTube no longer is asking for a sign in. So obviously Google is able to detect the difference between a "Stealth" connection and a normal connection. This would disqualify this protocol as being "Stealth". Please improve Stealth Mode.

    84 votes

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  3. Linux client as a Flatpak

    As Flathub is available in most distros it would make sense to publish the linux client as a Flatpak. And in addition with groving numbers in immutable distros, Flatpak is the prefferred method to install software.

    287 votes

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  4. ability to run protonvpn completely headless (no desktop) on linux.

    exactly what it says, command line protonvpn on my custom linux router scripted startup no desktop overhead

    29 votes

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  5. Offer split tunneling, even with the kill switch activated

    Sometimes, we want all our traffic to go through the VPN (including things the system does in the background), except for one or two applications/hostnames/IPs. The current approach does not allow this to be done without completely disabling the kill switch.

    It's technically possible to implement this, although I admit it may require some changes on the client-side of the VPN. But this is very important!

    83 votes

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  6. Proposal for Universal Linux App Distribution via Flatpak or Snap

    Proton VPN is currently officially supported on a limited number of distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora) through separate .deb and .rpm packages. This approach requires maintaining distinct packages, which can be an unnecessary burden on your development team, and it leaves out users on a large number of other popular distributions like Arch, OpenSUSE, Solus, and immutable distros like Fedora Silverblue.

    To address this, we propose adopting a universal Linux application packaging format, specifically Flatpak or Snap, for the official Proton VPN client.

    Key Benefits of Adopting Flatpak or Snap:

    1. Massive Distribution Coverage: A single Flatpak (via Flathub) or Snap…
    74 votes

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  7. More Servers Outside of Jurisdictions with Age Verification Laws

    With the implementation of age verification laws in the UK, Australia, and many states in the US, as a ProtonVPN user only using the free tier, I don’t want to connect to a server in a jurisdiction where I would have to show my ID. I propose, as a passive endeavor, that when you, the team behind ProtonVPN buys new servers, you avoid putting them in jurisdictions with age verification laws, to give a better chance of the fastest servers being in restrictive locations.

    84 votes

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  8. Allow Local DNS entries for Custom DNS

    The ability to add a local IP address (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16) for Custom DNS.

    Like many others, I run Pi-hole at home for DNS blocking and local DNS records. With the current version 4.2.1 on Windows, if you add a local IP address to Custom DNS, DNS resolution will fail. I only need a VPN for a handful of programs, and I would like the rest of the computer to be as untouched as possible (no whole-device DNS changes & more).

    90 votes

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  9. Improve Discreet Calculator: Keep calculator mode as default after unlocking

    As a ProtonVPN user in a region with strict censorship, I really appreciate the Discreet Icon feature, especially the calculator disguise option.
    Currently, when I enter the secret formula (e.g. “12+21”) and press “=”, the app unlocks and shows the real ProtonVPN interface. However, the next time I open the app, it directly displays the VPN dashboard instead of the normal calculator.
    My suggestion is to make the calculator mode persistent: after unlocking, the app should return to (and stay in) the ordinary calculator interface by default. Only when I deliberately enter the secret formula again and press “=” will…

    7 votes

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  10. Split Tunneling and Kill Switch

    ProtonVPN Topic "How to use advanced kill switch" states that "On most platforms, kill switch (Advanced or Standard) is not compatible with split tunneling. If you have split tunneling turned on, you’ll need to turn it off to use a kill switch". I don't know what ProtonVPN means by most VPN's, but I have been able to activate Split Tunneling simultaneously with Kill Switch on numerous VPN's on my iMac, ie: PIA VPN, SurfsharkVPN, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN. Hopefully ProtonVPN will correct this problem for Mac as it's available for Windows. It's very unsafe to not have a Kill Switch and…

    14 votes

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  11. Why on earth would you ban the use of your unlimited paid VPN in Windows 7?

    As far as I know, even though Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7, we can still use it at our own risk!
    What’s gotten into you to act even worse than they do?
    Why not let us use your VPN?
    What’s in it for you to arbitrarily cut us off? Pressure from Microsoft? A business agreement?

    6 votes

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  12. Split-Tunneling

    Someone please explain why ProtonVPN cannot have the Kill-Switch and Split-Tunneling both activated at the same time. There are lots of times I have to disconnect ProtonVPN to access some Internet sites. Not having a Kill-Switch and disconnecting the VPN defeats the purpose of a VPN; a Kill-Switch is a must. Other VPN allow both the Kill-Switch and Split-Tunneling to be activated at the same time; why can't ProtonVPN do the same. Hopefully a Proton Team Member will explain.

    9 votes

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  13. Keep Windows 7 support, please don't force us onto Windows 10/11

    Hi everyone,

    I was shocked to see Proton VPN drop Windows 7 support yesterday, 07/07/2026. Please provide a legacy client or a 12-month transition period for Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit users.

    Forcing upgrades to Windows 10/11 contradicts Proton’s privacy mission. Features like default 'typing personalisation' (keystroke monitoring) and Windows 11’s 'Recall' (automated screenshots) severely compromise privacy.

    I use Windows 7 for technical autonomy. Switching to Linux isn't viable as I rely on expensive, proprietary engineering software.

    We choose Proton to protect our data. Please don't force us into privacy-invasive OS environments. We need a working Windows 7 solution.

    6 votes

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  14. Split tunneling, select which app connects through which country

    It would be great if Proton VPN split tunneling worked so that I can select which app's traffic is routed through whic country. For example, I'd like to select that Youtube goes through Moldova, Firefox through Netherlands, banking app through Germany etc. This could maybe be built into profiles as well so I can quickly set up even different split tunneling scenarios.

    31 votes

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  15. Netshield ad blocker - add possibility to whitelist domains/subdomains

    I need to deactivate the ad-blocker in Netshield when I visit certain websites (eg. Google Analytics). Please add the possibility to whitelist some domains/subdomains so we don't have to disable this feature.

    22 votes

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  16. P2P

    Please add torrenting support in the free plan. Thank you.

    14 votes

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  17. Allow User-Selectable Exit Nodes with Secure Core

    When creating a VPN configuration file using Secure Core, I would like the option to choose a specific secondary (exit) location within the region I intend to use. Currently, all western U.S. Secure Core configurations default to Los Angeles, which limits flexibility.

    Instead, I want the ability to select a specific state or city for the exit node, in addition to the Secure Core entry location. This would allow for more accurate geographic representation and better performance. Not all users are based in Los Angeles, and routing all traffic through that single location is both restrictive and inefficient.

    This limitation…

    7 votes

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  18. Port forwarding for dedicated game servers

    Ability to keep Ports open along with the ability if using wireguard on a router or vpn router ability to tell protonvpn too open ports range or single port forwarding and keep the ports open for dedicated game servers that way you can host game servers without worrying about exposing main ip or dns

    4 votes

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  19. Prioritize physical servers instead of the virtual servers on countries with both

    Right now, in Indonesia we have both physical servers and virtual servers. The thing is, when u click connect to Indonesia. It will randomly choose the virtual servers instead of the physical servers. In my opinion this is a flawed logic because not only do we have more added latency. There are also a few different sites that can tell that Proton's virtual IPs are not actually from Indonesia. Not only that, having ProtonVPN prioritize physical servers means that you will also most likely have a better speed and experience overall because we wont have to worry about the quality…

    16 votes

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  20. Add setting "allow LAN connected" for linux

    Please add the setting to "allow LAN connections" for Linux while connected to vpn. Turning the vpn off to use the printer is no fun.

    36 votes

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