how to install proton vpn on ubuntu 25.10

Proton VPN is a secure and privacy-focused VPN service that helps protect your online activity. Installing it on Ubuntu 25.10 is simple and quick.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Proton VPN, make sure your system is up to date to avoid package conflicts.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Proton VPN Repository

To ensure you always get the latest and most secure version of Proton VPN, you need to add its official repository to your Ubuntu system before installation.

sudo wget -q -O - https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/public_key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian stable main'

Step 3: Install Proton VPN

After adding the official repository, you can install Proton VPN directly from Ubuntu’s package manager to ensure you get the latest stable and secure version.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install proton-vpn-gtk -y

Step 4: Log In to Proton VPN

Once Proton VPN is installed, you need to log in with your Proton account credentials to authenticate and activate the VPN service for your system.

protonvpn-cli login yourusername

Step 5: Connect to a VPN Server

After logging in, you can easily connect to a Proton VPN server to secure your internet connection and browse safely with encrypted traffic.

protonvpn-cli connect

Or connect to a specific country, for example:

protonvpn-cli connect --cc us

Step 6: Disconnect and Manage VPN

When you finish using Proton VPN, you can easily disconnect or check your current VPN status to manage your secure connection effectively.

protonvpn-cli disconnect

You can also check your connection status:

protonvpn-cli status

Step 7: Enable Auto-Connect (Optional)

To make your connection more convenient, you can enable Proton VPN to start and connect automatically each time you log in to your Ubuntu system.

protonvpn-cli configure