Proton releases a brand-new Linux app with many new features for its Proton VPN service

Proton has unveiled a completely redesigned Linux application for its Proton VPN service. The new Proton VPN Linux app, which has been rebuilt from scratch, is efficient, elegant, and modular, allowing for seamless integration of new features as they are developed.

The new Linux app introduces a host of new features. Among them is the NetShield Ad-blocker, a DNS filtering feature designed to block ads, trackers, and malware. It also includes a kill switch that prevents your real IP from being exposed if your VPN connection drops, a VPN Accelerator designed to enhance speed, and a Moderate NAT which can solve connection issues during multiplayer online gaming or WebRTC video conversations.

The new Linux app also boosts P2P performance and can auto-connect at startup. It includes OpenVPN DCO, which provides speed performance equivalent to WireGuard. Another noteworthy feature is Secure Core, a double VPN security solution where the initial server is located only in countries with robust privacy laws.

The new Proton VPN Linux app is officially supported on the latest versions of Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora.