To access Proton VPN, you typically use your Proton Account credentials (the same used for Proton Mail). If you are using a third-party app (like OpenVPN GUI), you will need a separate, system-generated "OpenVPN username." 🔑 Username and Password Guide
Recovery: If you forget these, you can use the Find your username or Reset password tools on their site. OpenVPN / IKEv2 / WireGuard Credentials
ProtonVPN automatically locks accounts that show impossible login patterns (e.g., logging in from New York and Tokyo within 1 hour).
These are the standard details you use to log into the official Proton VPN apps (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, etc.) and the Proton website.
Password: This is the password you set during the account creation process.
To use Proton VPN, you primarily deal with two different types of credentials depending on whether you are using the official app or setting it up manually on other devices. Proton Account Credentials
Where to use: Use these for the official Proton VPN apps on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
If you already use ProtonMail, your ProtonVPN username is the same as your ProtonMail username. You do not need a separate account.
To include these steps in your paper, you can find them in the Proton VPN dashboard: Log in to the Proton VPN account portal Navigate to in the left-hand sidebar. Scroll down to the OpenVPN / IKEv2 username Copy the specific username and password provided there. 3. Security Considerations for Your Paper