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# proton-vpn

download and install the proton app from [here](https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn/windows) like this:

<figure><img src="/files/OIvmWCKxYgV8eMDOEGUz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

make sure to unselect these options as you may not need them:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/eHhhOdL0OjumYlRhT62E" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

once you install the proton VPN and the app opens, click create a account in the proton app.

when this page opens, click `sign up for free` and `continue with free` and create a account.

<figure><img src="/files/11yWb61AAK41F2JXTfYU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

after making a account, log into the proton app with your account details and try to connect it like this:

<figure><img src="/files/4Rt6TneZcGWbYAwnI032" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

after proton vpn connects, try to do whatever you were doing earlier.