{"id":1396799,"date":"2024-06-20T15:50:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/?p=1396799"},"modified":"2024-06-24T15:15:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T12:15:24","slug":"proton-vpn-not-connecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/proton-vpn-not-connecting\/","title":{"rendered":"Proton VPN Not Connecting &#8211; How To Fix It in 6 Simple Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Proton VPN not connecting can be frustrating, especially when you rely on it for secure and private internet access. Common reasons for this issue include <strong>server overload, incorrect protocol settings, interference from antivirus <\/strong>or<strong> firewall software, <\/strong>and<strong> DNS configuration issues<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can easily solve the problem with the right steps. Before we begin, try these quick fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off the battery saver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall and update the Proton VPN app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check device limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact customer service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the quick fixes work, read on for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-proton-vpn-not-connecting\">How To Fix Proton VPN Not Connecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, try these solutions in this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-switch-servers\"><strong>Switch Servers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Server problems or heavy traffic can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/protonvpn-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proton VPN<\/a> connection issues. Here&#8217;s how to switch servers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open ProtonVPN and <strong>log in<\/strong> to your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN connected\" class=\"wp-image-1396826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1.png 1016w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-700x408.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-378x220.png 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Countries<\/strong> button, and search for the server you want to switch to, or use the scroll button to locate one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN servers\" class=\"wp-image-1396828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2.png 1025w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2-700x410.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-2-376x220.png 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Tap on a country to display servers in the region then select a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3.png\" alt=\"Select a server\" class=\"wp-image-1396832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3.png 1025w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3-700x410.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-3-376x220.png 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll be <strong>connected to a new server<\/strong>. Check if the connection stabilizes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4.png\" alt=\"Server changed\" class=\"wp-image-1396833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4.png 1025w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4-700x410.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-4-376x220.png 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-protocols\"><strong>Change Protocols<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/out.reflectormedia.com\/c?o=20566308&amp;m=17686&amp;a=498500&amp;aff_sub1=https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1396799&amp;aff_sub2=Native\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Proton VPN<\/a> supports multiple protocols including <strong>Smart, WireGuard, and OpenVPN (UDP and TCP)<\/strong>. Switching Protocols can sometimes bypass network restrictions or compatibility issues. Follow these steps to change them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Proton VPN and <strong>log in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN connected\" class=\"wp-image-1396839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1.png 1016w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1-700x408.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-server-1-1-378x220.png 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Tap on the <strong>hamburger menu<\/strong> and click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2.png\" alt=\"Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1396842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2.png 1018w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2-700x421.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-2-366x220.png 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Connection button<\/strong> and tap on the <strong>drop-down menu<\/strong> alongside Protocol. Select a different protocol.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-3.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN Protocols\" class=\"wp-image-1396844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-3.png 602w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-3-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-3-403x220.png 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Then, tap <strong>Reconnect<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-4.png\" alt=\"Reconnect\" class=\"wp-image-1396845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-4.png 602w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-4-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Protocol-4-349x220.png 349w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-an-exception-for-proton-vpn-to-your-antivirus\"><strong>Add an Exception for Proton VPN to Your Antivirus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/best-antivirus-for-windows-server-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">antivirus<\/a> software can block VPN connections. However, <strong>it\u2019s not recommended to disable it <\/strong>completely since it protects your PC from different risks. You can add Proton VPN as an exception instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Windows button and type <strong>&#8220;Windows Security&#8221;<\/strong> in the search bar, then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Virus &amp; threat protection&#8221;<\/strong> option from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-1024x500.png\" alt=\"Virus &amp; threat protection\" class=\"wp-image-1396849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-700x342.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1-420x205.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-1.png 1338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Manage settings&#8221;<\/strong> under the <strong>&#8220;Virus &amp; threat protection&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Manage settings\" class=\"wp-image-1396851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-700x366.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2-420x220.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-2.png 1361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>&#8220;Exclusions&#8221;<\/strong> section and click on <strong>&#8220;Add or remove exclusions.&#8221;<\/strong> If you&#8217;re asked to allow the computer to make changes, tap Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-1024x535.png\" alt=\"Add or remove exclusions\" class=\"wp-image-1396853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-700x365.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3-420x220.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-virus-3.png 1358w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;Add an exclusion,&#8221;<\/strong> then choose <strong>&#8220;Proton VPN&#8221;<\/strong> from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-1024x478.png\" alt=\"Add an exclusion\" class=\"wp-image-1396854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-700x326.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4-420x196.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Virus-4.png 1353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your Proton VPN app should now connect without interference from your PC\u2019s antivirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-an-exception-for-protonvpn-to-your-firewall\"><strong>Add an Exception for ProtonVPN to Your Firewall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firewalls can also block VPN traffic just like antivirus. Instead of disabling it, add an exception so that ProtonVPN can connect smoothly while maintaining your Windows security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows key, type <strong>&#8220;Control Panel,&#8221;<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;System and Security.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-1024x540.png\" alt=\"System and Security\" class=\"wp-image-1396857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-700x369.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1-417x220.png 417w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-1.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Windows Defender Firewall.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Windows Defender Firewall\" class=\"wp-image-1396861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-700x369.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2-417x220.png 417w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-2.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Choose<strong> &#8220;Advanced Settings&#8221;<\/strong> from the left menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Advanced Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1396862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-700x369.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3-417x220.png 417w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-3.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>In the window that appears, click<strong> &#8220;Inbound Rules.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-1024x705.png\" alt=\"Inbound Rules\" class=\"wp-image-1396864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-700x482.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4-319x220.png 319w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-4.png 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;New Rule&#8221;<\/strong> from the right-hand pane.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-1024x705.png\" alt=\"New Rule\" class=\"wp-image-1396865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-700x482.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5-319x220.png 319w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-5.png 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li>Choose <strong>&#8220;Program&#8221;<\/strong> and then click <strong>&#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6.png\" alt=\"Choose Program\" class=\"wp-image-1396867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-6-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>Click <strong>&#8220;Browse,\u201d<\/strong> find and select the Proton VPN application, then click <strong>&#8220;Open.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7.png\" alt=\"Browse\" class=\"wp-image-1396868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-7-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\">\n<li>Click <strong>&#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8.png\" alt=\"Tap Next\" class=\"wp-image-1396869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-8-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"10\">\n<li>Choose <strong>&#8220;Allow the connection&#8221;<\/strong> and click <strong>&#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9.png\" alt=\"Allow the connection\" class=\"wp-image-1396870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-9-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"11\">\n<li>Specify when to apply the rule by checking <strong>&#8220;Domain,&#8221; &#8220;Private,&#8221; or &#8220;Public,&#8221;<\/strong> or selecting all, then click <strong>&#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10.png\" alt=\"Specify when to apply the rule\" class=\"wp-image-1396873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-10-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"12\">\n<li>Enter a name and description for the rule if desired, then click <strong>&#8220;Finish.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11.png\" alt=\"Enter a name and description\" class=\"wp-image-1396876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11.png 714w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11-614x500.png 614w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Firewall-11-270x220.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adjust-tap-adapter-dns-addresses\"><strong>Adjust TAP Adapter DNS Addresses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect DNS settings in the TAP adapter can cause Proton VPN connection failures. To prevent this, <strong>modify your TAP adapter\u2019s DNS settings <\/strong>to obtain an IP address automatically. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit the Windows key on your keyboard, type <strong>\u201cControl Panel,\u201d<\/strong> and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>\u201cNetwork and Internet.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-1024x375.png\" alt=\"Network and Internet\" class=\"wp-image-1396877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-700x256.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1-420x154.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-1.png 1117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cNetwork and Sharing Center.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-1024x315.png\" alt=\"Network and Sharing Center\" class=\"wp-image-1396878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-1024x315.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-700x216.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2-420x129.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-2.png 1117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Change adapter settings<\/strong> on the left sidebar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-1024x324.png\" alt=\"Change adapter settings \" class=\"wp-image-1396880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-1024x324.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-700x221.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3-420x133.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-3.png 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Double-click on the active network, tap <strong>Properties<\/strong>, and select <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/strong>, then click <strong>Properties<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-4.png\" alt=\"select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)\" class=\"wp-image-1396882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-4.png 363w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-4-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-4-171x220.png 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;Obtain an IP address automatically&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Obtain DNS server address automatically.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-5.png\" alt=\"Modify settings\" class=\"wp-image-1396883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-5.png 400w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-5-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-DNS-5-193x220.png 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes and close the dialog boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Proton VPN and try connecting again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-an-alternative-vpn-provider\"><strong>Try an Alternative VPN Provider<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Proton continues to have connectivity issues, you can try another VPN provider like <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/nordvpn-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NordVPN<\/a>. It has <strong>over 6,000 servers in 100+ countries<\/strong> for better connectivity options and less congestion. The <strong>Nordlyx protocol<\/strong> also provides a more stable connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to set up NordVPN on your PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/out.reflectormedia.com\/c?o=20566310&amp;m=17686&amp;a=498500&amp;aff_sub1=https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1396799&amp;aff_sub2=Native\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">NordVPN website<\/a> and <strong>sign up for an account.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong> the application for your operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-1024x333.png\" alt=\"Download the NordVPN\" class=\"wp-image-1396884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-1024x333.png 1024w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-768x250.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-700x227.png 700w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1-420x136.png 420w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Proton-Nordvpn-1.png 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Install<\/strong> the application by following the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open NordVPN and <strong>log in<\/strong> with your account details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-Log-in.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-Log-in.png\" alt=\"NordVPN log in screen\" class=\"wp-image-1396885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-Log-in.png 463w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-Log-in-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-Log-in-241x220.png 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Select a serve<\/strong>r from the list and click <strong>Connect<\/strong>. You can also tap <strong>Quick Connect<\/strong> to get the nearest and fastest server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected.png\" alt=\"NordVPN connected\" class=\"wp-image-1396889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected.png 904w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected-695x500.png 695w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nord-connected-306x220.png 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from speed, NordVPN includes features like <strong>Double VPN<\/strong> for extra security, <strong>CyberSec<\/strong> for ad blocking and malware protection, and <strong>Onion over VPN<\/strong> for additional privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things considered, you can resolve Proton VPN not connecting using the above fixes for uninterrupted safe internet access. If these methods fail, you should consider an alternative provider like NordVPN. Moreover, if you&#8217;re encountering a similar problem with <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/opera-vpn-not-connecting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opera VPN<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/vyprvpn-not-connecting-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VyprVPN<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/mcafee-vpn-not-connecting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McAfee VPN<\/a> we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, which trick has worked for you in the end? Feel free to share it in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proton VPN not connecting can be frustrating, especially when you rely on it for secure and private internet access. Common reasons for this issue include server overload, incorrect protocol settings, interference from antivirus or firewall software, and DNS configuration issues.&nbsp; Fortunately, you can easily solve the problem with the right steps. 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