Private, Secure Browsing on Your Desktop. Run Proton VPN on Windows in minutes using ForPC, the free universal compatibility platform.
Proton VPN, from the team behind Proton Mail, offers a secure, no-logs VPN with unlimited free data and strong encryption. On PC via ForPC, you get one-click protection, a clear server map, and privacy for every app and browser tab on your machine.
Originally designed exclusively for Android / iOS, Proton VPN is now available on Windows through ForPC's universal compatibility layer. No rooting, no complex setup, no compromises.
Everything Proton VPN does on mobile, available on your Windows desktop.
Connect with one click on a clear server map
Browse with unlimited free data and no speed limits
Stay private with a strict no-logs policy
Protect against leaks with an always-on kill switch
Block ads and trackers with NetShield
Access thousands of high-speed global servers
Encrypt traffic with audited, open-source code
Run quietly in the background while you work
Three steps, under five minutes, no technical knowledge required.
Head to SourceForge and download the ForPC installer for Windows. Run the installer and ForPC will be ready on your desktop within a minute. No additional software or dependencies are needed.
Launch ForPC and use the built-in search or library browser to find Proton VPN. ForPC automatically selects the right compatibility layer and prepares everything in the background.
Click Install, then Launch. Proton VPN opens in its own window on your Windows desktop, complete with full keyboard, mouse, and controller support right out of the box.
A bigger screen and a real keyboard change everything.
A desktop connection protects every app at once, not just one browser.
Choosing servers on a big map is easier than on a phone.
Your laptop's stronger network keeps connections steady.
Run Proton VPN in the background during full-screen work.
ForPC runs on virtually any modern Windows machine.
Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11. Both Home and Pro editions are supported.
Any x64 processor released after 2015. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X are all supported.
Minimum 4 GB RAM. 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. ForPC itself uses under 200 MB.
Required for initial download and online features within Proton VPN. Offline mode available for supported content.
Everything you need to know about running Proton VPN on PC.
Download ForPC for free and have Proton VPN running on Windows in under five minutes.
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