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1. Allow connecting via CLI as non-root

   Previously, I could run the CLI as my standard user on Arch without issue, so I added it to my ~/.zprofile, ensuring that I would always be connected to a VPN server. My login flow is to login to the TTY and then start a GUI from there.

   I updated my system on 2026-05-23, and since then, protonvpn fails with "unexpected error." If I open a terminal emulator after I start a GUI session and use the CLI from there, it prompts me for root privileges. I am the sole user of the laptop, but I do have a separate administrator account that I use solely for system maintenance. I should not have to use root credentials every time I log in.

   Previously, I could run the CLI as my standard user on Arch without issue, so I added it to my ~/.zprofile, ensuring that I would always be connected to a VPN server. My login flow is to login to the TTY and then start a GUI from there.

   I updated my system on 2026-05-23, and since then, protonvpn fails with "unexpected error." If I open a terminal emulator after I start a GUI session and use the CLI from there, it prompts me for root privileges. I am the sole user of the laptop, but I do have a… more

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2. ability to use the vpn extension or app to indicate if a website has one of proton's ip banned due to other user's abuse

   WARNING the core ideea is people who are ABUSING proton vpn. Please be very very carfull because i am talking about people who abuse

   You visit a website? it's blocked? why? abuse

   well then to click on the extension or app and it will register it.

   then, proton will have a records that, Lumo, can have a look around and find who is who without invading the privacy of anyone who is serious.

   once found, said person, even if using proton pass, to recive a warning from Lumo, because again, 100% privacy, on said person's main account.

   Like this anyone who was flagged by mistake can contact proton custom without any privacy issues.

   and anyone who abuses proton will now avoid paying money since their name will be on it to a degree or other.

   as in, a profile is build up. And people with malicious intention want to avoid that at all cost.

   and if they use proton free, there to be different ip from the one for people who pay... as if, as i said, such people want to stay away, they won't use the free proton vpn when others are "better".

   so at least we get rid of them via: website is blocked? we flag it. Lumo checks what users where the ones who recently where on that website, if they are pass or main account, and, even if lumo does not disclouse he email or otherwise, can report findings of abuse. And Proton's CS can then decide if there is enough for a warning, if not even ban, or even police or simple to just "rember" that account to build up a case of, if any further mesurments are even needed.

   WARNING: as i mentioned, i am talking JUST about people who abuse proton VPN

   also, me mentioning Lumo is because of how someone can "monitor" while 100% privacy.

   as in, no, it's not 2 or more ideeas. it's just one, the one for flagging if an IP is banned.

   So? we flag, proton recives the report? what can now proton do without affecting the 100% privacy trust? This is why i mentioned Lumo, because it's not possible to compromise privacy if people are involved.

   WARNING the core ideea is people who are ABUSING proton vpn. Please be very very carfull because i am talking about people who abuse

   You visit a website? it's blocked? why? abuse

   well then to click on the extension or app and it will register it.

   then, proton will have a records that, Lumo, can have a look around and find who is who without invading the privacy of anyone who is serious.

   once found, said person, even if using proton pass, to recive a warning from Lumo, because again, 100% privacy, on said person's main account.

   Like this anyone… more

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3. More serios anti abuse mesurments

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   the suggestion is just 1, the one in the title.

   i keep finding out that i go to random website, and no, i am not talking about pron or dark web or whatever else exist, but simple random websites, shopping, pc stuff, ai stuff, so on, and everywhere the IP is blocked???

   Mind you, i say ip because when i connect to another one then it works. And in all of them it's the same message: due to abuse

   Now before i continu i want to make one thing absolutly clear: the limits for privacy by proton. Sorry but i really hope people understand i am not even saying to add new rules or whatever, just for more enforcement. Aka "How can we improve Proton VPN?"

   well, i hope i speak to everyone when i say if there is 100% privacy but more serios anti abuse, people who take advantage of 100% privacy will not like it if their "100% privacy" stops due to them "having fun" or "spreeding "opinions"" or whatever they did. Meaning that they will stop using Proton VPN. This will result in less websites blocking Proton VPN and more people will use proton vpn simple because it's 100% privacy + a new reputation of being not wellcome people who abuse the privacy

   Hello

   the suggestion is just 1, the one in the title.

   i keep finding out that i go to random website, and no, i am not talking about pron or dark web or whatever else exist, but simple random websites, shopping, pc stuff, ai stuff, so on, and everywhere the IP is blocked???

   Mind you, i say ip because when i connect to another one then it works. And in all of them it's the same message: due to abuse

   Now before i continu i want to make one thing absolutly clear: the limits for privacy by proton. Sorry but… more

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4. New country on Proton, Please!

   Hi Proton Team,

   I am writing to suggest a new server location for Proton VPN. Since you have recently expanded the network massily to 145 countries—including heavily restricted regions like Turkmenistan—it would be an incredible milestone to add North Korea (Pyongyang) to the list.

   I completely understand that placing a physical server inside North Korea is impossible due to geopolitical and security risks. However, this could be successfully implemented using Proton's "Smart Routing" technology, hosting virtual servers in a secure nearby location (like Tokyo or Singapore) while providing a North Korean IP address.

   Adding this rare geolocation would showcase Proton's advanced routing capabilities and position the service as the ultimate leader in global coverage, directly competing with legacy networks like HMA that became famous for offering this specific location.

   Thank you for your continuous work on internet freedom and network expansion!

   Best regards.

   Hi Proton Team,

   I am writing to suggest a new server location for Proton VPN. Since you have recently expanded the network massily to 145 countries—including heavily restricted regions like Turkmenistan—it would be an incredible milestone to add North Korea (Pyongyang) to the list.

   I completely understand that placing a physical server inside North Korea is impossible due to geopolitical and security risks. However, this could be successfully implemented using Proton's "Smart Routing" technology, hosting virtual servers in a secure nearby location (like Tokyo or Singapore) while providing a North Korean IP address.

   Adding this rare geolocation would showcase Proton's… more

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5. Domain Split tunnelling in Desktop app

   In the Windows app, there should be an option to split tunnel domains as well as IPs, sometimes specific apps block VPNs and it would be nice to split tunnel a specific domain device wide rather than having to choose an IP because IPs don't always work, especially in some games that block VPNs

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6. More protocols

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   Please add more open censorship circumventing protocols..

   Like AmnesiaWG and X-Ray

   This is extremely important to bypass hard blocks. And also it will allow to set them up on rare systems (like OpenWRT routers, Raspbian, DD-WRT etc)

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7. Stealth on OpenWRT

   Can you please develop OpenWRT plugin?

   It is really important, because now, unfortunately, there is no way to use Proton stealth on OpenWRT...

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8. 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 significantly reduces the usefulness of the Secure Core feature for me. If I cannot choose both a Secure Core entry point and a preferred U.S. exit location, the feature does not meet my needs. Additionally, the Los Angeles exit node appears to be heavily congested, resulting in slower speeds.

   Providing users with control over the exit location would make this feature far more practical and effective. I would suggest adding states with strong governance to a list of useable US exit nodes such as: Colorado, Oregon, Washington, in addition to California, for western coverage.

   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.

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9. Feature for Proton VPN (gtk) App

   Proton VPN App creates an icon in the toolbar / app-bar, where hovering mouse over it tells "Proton VPN". That is good for the beginner, but the thing I usually want to know is 1) Where am I connected [CH-#123] or if I am not connected, 2) to tell [Proton VPN not connected]. At the present I have to open the "Show" to see the connection. Even more information could be useful, but I have no ideas for that.

   Secondly I want the "Show" appear just below the "Disconnect" option. "Quit" can well be the last one.

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10. Option to choose available servers in free version

    Sometimes it can be annoying that I can't choose a stable needed server for me on free version of the VPN, that's why some servers sometimes get overloaded with users and it's really hard to find a different server that isnt as much loaded. Please add this to the VPN!

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11. Official streaming support for "D Anime Store" in Japan Server

    It is a critical feature, because it is a popular service in Japan.

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12. MacOS App: window with servers list

    The interface has changed slightly since the last update. The window with server list is too small, and it can't be resized. This is inconvenient. Please add the option to resize it.

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13. Split-Tunneling: let us Exclude & Include Webadresses

    let us please exclude and include also webadresses/ domains at the Split-Tunneling function

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14. 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

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15. iPhone VPN active while hotspot enabled

    I would like Proton VPN to protect my iPhone while I use my linux PC to access the internet via the iPhone hotspot feature. The hotspot need not be protected by the VPN, but should be able to work with Proton VPN on my linux PC so that both devices are able to be protected concurrently.

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16. Fastest Server Priority Settings — Primary & Fallback Location Configuration

    Summary
    Add a "Fastest Server Priority" setting across all Proton VPN apps (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) that lets users pin a Primary and a Fallback country to the Fastest Server connection mode — so speed-optimized connections still respect geographic preference.

    Proposed Behavior
    When Fastest Server is active, Proton VPN resolves the connection in this order:

    A. Primary — Connect to the fastest available server in the user's preferred country (e.g., Philippines).

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    B. Fallback — If the Primary country is fully unavailable due to maintenance or an outage, automatically switch to the Fallback country (e.g., Singapore) without any manual intervention.

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    C. Global default — If both are unreachable, Proton VPN falls back to its standard Fastest Server algorithm worldwide.

    Summary
    Add a "Fastest Server Priority" setting across all Proton VPN apps (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) that lets users pin a Primary and a Fallback country to the Fastest Server connection mode — so speed-optimized connections still respect geographic preference.

    Proposed Behavior
    When Fastest Server is active, Proton VPN resolves the connection in this order:

    A. Primary — Connect to the fastest available server in the user's preferred country (e.g., Philippines).

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    B. Fallback — If the Primary country is fully unavailable due to maintenance or an outage, automatically switch to the Fallback country (e.g., Singapore) without… more

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17. Add ProtonVPN to the macOS App Store

    I'd like the ProtonVPN app to be available on the macOS App Store. The app store enforces the App Sandbox and handles autoupdates for all my apps, so it's very convenient for me. ProtonVPN is already available on iOS so the macOS version shouldn't be too difficult.

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18. Extend NetShield content blocking options

    I wish NetShield had more fine-tuned content blocking options beyond malware and ads/trackers. Mullvad can also block the following:
    - Gambling
    - Adult content
    - Social media

    Please add these options to NetShield so I don't have to trust a third party custom DNS (and risk being fingerprinted for it). Proton might treat this as low priority, but it's important to me. This and DAITA are some of Mullvad's distinctive features, so I'd appreciate if Proton had them too.

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19. Add "Allow LAN connections" and "Access devices by name" options in Profiles

    I often use LAN to access other devices in my network, and I'd like the ability to quickly switch profiles when I want to do that.

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20. anti keylogger

    as its a cool vpn we are not protected from keylogger or backdoors. Please copy LULU schema. and take into control of the keyboard to avoid another app takes into control

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