Dear Proton VPN Team,

I am a user from mainland China. When trying to log in to the Proton VPN desktop client, the login process often fails due to local network restrictions. This makes it difficult for users in regions with strict internet controls to access the service, even if they already have valid accounts.

I would like to suggest adding a feature that allows the client to temporarily enable a lightweight VPN connection (or use a fallback method) during the login process. This would help users bypass local blocks and successfully authenticate, after which the normal VPN connection could proceed as usual.

Such a feature would significantly improve the usability of Proton VPN in restricted regions and make the login process more reliable for affected users.

Thank you for considering this suggestion, and for your continuous efforts to make the internet more private and accessible.

Best regards,