If you violate Proton’s terms of service (such as sending spam via ProtonMail linked to the same account), your entire Proton credential set may be temporarily or permanently suspended. 5. Security Best Practices for Your Proton Credentials
1. Configuring ProtonVPN on a Router (DD-WRT, Asuswrt, Tomato)
Navigate to the or Account section in the left sidebar.
Note: You can also generate a new password in this section if you believe your manual setup credentials have been compromised.
, you aren't just getting one set of login details. Depending on how you use the service—whether through the official app or a manual setup on a router—you actually have two distinct types of credentials. 1. Your Proton Account Credentials
Third-party applications, routers, and manual configurations. How to find them: Sign in to account.protonvpn.com. Navigate to the Account tab. Locate the OpenVPN/IKEv2 username and password section.
If you prefer not to use the official Proton GUI client on Linux, you can manage connections directly through the terminal.
Once logged into your dashboard, look at the left-hand sidebar menu and click on .
Proton's free plan is notable in the VPN industry because it has , meaning you can use as much bandwidth as you want without paying. However, it does have some limitations compared to paid tiers:
You can then either accept a randomly generated, highly secure password or click "Choose my own password" to create a custom one. The password you create will be your key to the account.
Used to log into the ProtonVPN website dashboard, the official Windows/Mac/iOS/Android apps, and other Proton services like ProtonMail or Proton Drive.
Are you setting up ProtonVPN on a like a router, Linux, or a smart TV?
If you are having trouble signing in, there are several steps you can take.
Ensure you are not pasting your OpenVPN manual credentials into the official ProtonVPN desktop app, or vice versa. The official apps only accept your primary Proton email and account password. Account Suspension
: Use these to sign in to the official Proton VPN apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, as well as the Proton VPN web dashboard . 2. OpenVPN / IKEv2 Credentials
Setting up a virtual private network (VPN) usually requires nothing more than downloading an app and logging in with your email and account password. However, if you want to configure ProtonVPN on a router, a Linux terminal, or third-party software like OpenVPN or Tunnelblick, you will quickly realize that your standard account credentials do not work.
If 2FA is active, ensure your device clock is synchronized, as time mismatches cause 2FA codes to fail.