![]() There’s also a kill switch, disabled by default, that can be set to halt your internet connection if ProtonVPN drops out or to block the internet entirely on your device except when ProtonVPN is running. If you have trouble visiting particular sites after enabling this feature, disable it to see if that’s the issue. NetShield is disabled by default but can be enabled to just block malware or to block malware, ads, and trackers. Note that toggling this feature disconnects the VPN. Handily, the global map view shows the initial server hop before connecting to your nearest location, with a couple of options for Australia (via Switzerland or via Sweden). Enable Secure Core to route internet traffic through multiple servers, adding an extra layer of security and privacy, albeit with slower speeds. More advanced features are accessible with a couple of clicks or taps, some of which are disabled by default. ![]() Green indicates a light server load and should be prioritised if you’re manually connecting, while yellow shows moderate load, and red servers should be avoided. Unlike other VPNs that limit connection options to countries and/or locations, ProtonVPN has a country view that shows you the locations and server loads. ‘Quick Connect’ makes things easy by connecting your device to the nearest VPN server with the least load. The Windows app connects and disconnects in seconds, with a global view of ProtonVPN’s server locations. The Android app has a more simplified user interface, so definitely start with the mobile version if you’re new to VPNs. We tested ProtonVPN across the Windows and Android versions of the app. We also like that ProtonVPN has inbuilt advanced features, including antimalware, privacy-friendly data routing, and a kill switch that can be toggled between basic and severe. For extra peace of mind, ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland, which is great for privacy rights and legally accountable for privacy breaches. Privacy and security are incredibly important for our VPN evaluations, though, and ProtonVPN offers strong data/channel encryption- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit data and RSA 4096-bit-plus it has open-source apps that are independently audited. The main close competitor that has ProtonVPN beat on this metric is the unlimited simultaneous connections from Surfshark VPN. ExpressVPN), four more than NordVPN, and three above CyberGhost VPN. Where things start to look better in terms of numbers is the 10 simultaneous connections, which is double the industry standard (e.g. ProtonVPN has a low server count (1625 vs 7,618 for CyberGhost VPN), small-ish country count (63 vs 94 for ExpressVPN), and the second-lowest location count (89 vs 160 from ExpressVPN). It’s a good thing ProtonVPN has cheap monthly pricing because it takes some initial hits when comparing other numbers with its closest peers.
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