How to choose the best iOS VPN?

The Proton VPN app for iOS has been specifically engineered to be secure, fast, and easy to use. You can use Proton VPN to stream your favorite shows, share files over BitTorrent, access censored content, and protect your privacy. Proton VPN is a community-supported VPN service, and our mission is to create an internet where privacy is the default. Founded by scientists who met at CERN and wanted to ensure everyone can protect their right to privacy, Proton VPN offers one of the only free VPN services with no data limits, no logs, and no privacy-invading ads.

How to install a VPN on your iPhone or iPad?

Sign up for Proton VPN [/pricing] (if you don't already have a Proton Account). Install the Proton VPN app(new window) [https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1437005085?pt=106513916&ct=protonvpn.com-link-dll_ios-cta&mt=8] from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

How to easily connect to a VPN server on your iPhone or iPad?

Sign in to the Proton VPN app and touch the Quick Connect button at the bottom center of your screen. Proton VPN will automatically connect you to the fastest server depending on your location. It's as easy as that. You can also manually select a particular country or a specialized server (for streaming, P2P, or Tor).

How to access blocked content with a VPN on your iPhone or iPad?

You can use the Proton VPN app to access content blocked by your internet service provider, government, workplace, or college. Simply connect to a VPN server in an area where that content is not censored to access it. If you have a Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plan, you can also access popular streaming services [/streaming] (with a valid subscription) by connecting to a Plus server.

How to connect to the fastest VPN server on iPhone or iPad?

Proton VPN operates over 15000 servers in more than 120 countries around the world, so there will always be a VPN server nearby to provide you with a secure, fast connection. If you have a Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plan, you can access our large and expanding network of high-speed 10 Gbps Plus servers. Tap the "Quick Connect" button in the iPhone or iPad app, and you'll automatically connect to the fastest server available for your location. You can also use the server load information shown next to each server's name to help you manually select the fastest server for your needs.

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Download and install Proton VPN from the App Store(new window), then log in with your Proton Account. If you don't have an account, sign up here for free.

How to use Proton VPN on iPhone and iPad

step 1

Create an account

To start using Proton VPN on iPhone and iPad, sign up for free or buy a paid Proton VPN Plus account.

With our paid plans, you can use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices at the same time, connect to over 15000 high-speed servers in over 120 countries, and access premium features.

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step 2

Download Proton VPN and log in

Download from the App Store(new window) the Proton VPN app and install it on your iPhone or iPad.
Once the application is installed on your iPhone or iPad device, run it and log in with your Proton VPN username and password. Proton Mail users already have a Proton VPN account and can sign in with existing Proton credentials.

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step 3

Connect to a server

You can automatically connect to the fastest VPN server for your location or choose to connect to any specific server that is available on your plan.

The data traveling between your device and the VPN server is encrypted, meaning:

Your internet service provider cannot monitor your activity.
Websites see the IP address of the VPN server you're using.

You can check your IP address whenever you're connected to find your VPN server's address.

For step-by-step installation instructions, read our Proton VPN guide for iPhone and iPad.

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Security made easy

Our iPhone and iPad apps offer advanced features carefully designed to improve your online security.

Premium feature

Secure core VPN

Secure Core protects your connection by routing your traffic through multiple servers before it leaves our network, defending you against advanced, network-based attacks.

Secure Core servers are located in hardened data centers in Switzerland, Iceland, and Sweden, protected by strong privacy laws, and operated on Proton's dedicated networks.

Premium feature

NetShield Ad-blocker

NetShield speeds up your connection and protects you from malware by filtering out images, scripts, and other resources that are from domains known to host malware.

Available for VPN Plus and Unlimited users, NetShield can also block online trackers and ads.

Kill switch

A VPN kill switch keeps your IP address safe if something goes wrong with your VPN connection.

If your VPN connection fails, the kill switch will prevent your device from connecting to the internet until your device reconnects to a VPN server.

Why choose Proton VPN for iPhone and iPad?

No-logs VPN

We do not keep any logs that can identify what you do online

DNS and IPv6 leak protection

Our iPhone and iPad apps will never accidentally expose your real IP address

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In places where VPN connections are blocked, the app will attempt to establish a connection to our servers using alternative networks

Open source

Anyone can review our apps' code and check they're secure

VPN Accelerator

Available on all Proton VPN paid plans, our unique VPN Accelerator technology can improve speeds over large distances by over 400%.

Strong encryption

We only use secure VPN protocols and advanced encryption

Swiss based

Switzerland has some of the world's strongest data privacy laws

Secure streaming

Unblock popular streaming services and watch your favorite shows

Secure your internet

Strict no-logs policy
All apps are open source and audited
High-speed servers (up to 10 Gbps)
Based in Switzerland
30-day money-back guarantee

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The best VPN for iPhone and iPad

Proton VPN is brought to you by the team behind Proton Mail(new window), the world's largest end-to-end encrypted email service.

Millions of journalists, activists, and citizens worldwide rely on Proton VPN to stay safe.

Our VPN app for iPhone and iPad:

Protect your privacy: We keep no logs of your activity online.
Stay secure online: We only use strong VPN protocols.
Bypass censorship: Use alternative routing and our Stealth protocol to access the truth.
Unblock global streaming: Stream your favorite TV wherever you travel (only available with a paid plan).
Transparent security: Our easy-to-use apps are open source and independently audited.
Community-driven: Proton VPN is a community-driven service with a mission to create a more free and open internet. Get Proton VPN for iPhone or iPad and join our community.

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Always-on VPN helps to keep you safe and reconnect seamlessly
NetShield Ad-blocker blocks malware, ads, and online trackers
Home Screen widget for easy connect and disconnect
Tor-enabled servers allow one-click access to the Tor network

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Frequently asked questions

How to choose the best iOS VPN?: The Proton VPN app for iOS has been specifically engineered to be secure, fast, and easy to use. You can use Proton VPN to stream your favorite shows, share files over BitTorrent, access censored content, and protect your privacy.

Proton VPN is a community-supported VPN service, and our mission is to create an internet where privacy is the default. Founded by scientists who met at CERN and wanted to ensure everyone can protect their right to privacy, Proton VPN offers one of the only free VPN services with no data limits, no logs, and no privacy-invading ads.
How to install a VPN on your iPhone or iPad?: Sign up for Proton VPN (if you don't already have a Proton Account).

Install the Proton VPN app(new window) from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
How to easily connect to a VPN server on your iPhone or iPad?: Sign in to the Proton VPN app and touch the Quick Connect button at the bottom center of your screen. Proton VPN will automatically connect you to the fastest server depending on your location. It's as easy as that.

You can also manually select a particular country or a specialized server (for streaming, P2P, or Tor).
How to access blocked content with a VPN on your iPhone or iPad?: You can use the Proton VPN app to access content blocked by your internet service provider, government, workplace, or college. Simply connect to a VPN server in an area where that content is not censored to access it.

If you have a Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plan, you can also access popular streaming services (with a valid subscription) by connecting to a Plus server.
How to connect to the fastest VPN server on iPhone or iPad?: Proton VPN operates over 15000 servers in more than 120 countries around the world, so there will always be a VPN server nearby to provide you with a secure, fast connection. If you have a Proton VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited plan, you can access our large and expanding network of high-speed 10 Gbps Plus servers.

Tap the "Quick Connect" button in the iPhone or iPad app, and you'll automatically connect to the fastest server available for your location. You can also use the server load information shown next to each server's name to help you manually select the fastest server for your needs.