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Proton VPN

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

Zero KYCTrust 47/100CH
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Best useGeneral usageVPN
KYC postureZero KYCNo identity KYC for VPN account, but account/payment metadata can exist.
Main riskCAUTIONProton AG complied with a 2021 Swiss court order and logged a French climate activist's IP.
Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / verified jurisdiction / official site batch 2 2026 06 22

Trust

CAUTION
JURISDICTIONCH
STATE ACTORSwiss-based. Proton AG complied with a 2021 court order logging climate activist IP. Has since added no-log mode and appeals process. Swiss jurisdiction, GDPR compliant.
WARNINGProton AG complied with a 2021 Swiss court order and logged a French climate activist's IP. Has since added a VPN no-log mode with an audited no-log policy. Swiss GDPR compliance. Safer than Five Eyes VPNs but not zero-risk.
AUDITED BYSecuritum, SEC Consult
TRUST SCORE
47
LAST VERIFIED6/24/2026
LAST UPDATED6/22/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo identity KYC for VPN account, but account/payment metadata can exist. Official no-logs page states Proton VPN does not log browsing, IP, session length, or location.
FEEFree tier available
CATEGORIESVPN
BEST FORGeneral usage
FEATURESFree tier, XMR accepted, BTC accepted, No logs, Audited, Open source, Tor servers, Secure Core
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Open-source VPN with audited no-logs policy and Swiss jurisdiction. Account/payment metadata risk remains; not a fully anonymous cash-style VPN unless paid/operated carefully.

Follow the Money

  Proton AG — Geneva, Switzerland (CH)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founded: CERN researchers, 2014
  Funding: EU Horizon 2020 grants
           + Charles River Ventures
  ├─ Swiss non-profit foundation model
  ├─ Proton Mail + VPN + Drive bundle
  └─ Swiss law: strong privacy baseline
Proton VPN — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Proton VPN require KYC or identity verification?

No. Proton VPN does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No identity KYC for VPN account, but account/payment metadata can exist. Official no-logs page states Proton VPN does not log browsing, IP, session length, or location.

What payment methods does Proton VPN accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is Proton VPN available in my country?

Proton VPN is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Proton VPN based in a Five Eyes country?

No. Proton VPN is based in CH, which is not a Five Eyes member country.

Is Proton VPN safe to use for privacy?

Use Proton VPN with caution. Proton AG complied with a 2021 Swiss court order and logged a French climate activist's IP. Has since added a VPN no-log mode with an audited no-log policy. Swiss GDPR compliance. Safer than Five Eyes VPNs but not zero-risk.

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