Best Free VPN for Linux 2021

ProtonVPN is TechRadar’s “#1 free VPN – Unlimited data allowance without paying penny.”

The ProtonVPN Linux app is easy to use and packed with advanced security features.

Distros that are currently supported are Debian 10, Ubuntu 20+, Mint 20+
MX Linux 19+, Fedora 31+, Archlinux / Manjaro.

How to install a VPN on Linux Mint

The ProtonVPN Linux app officially supports Mint 20. If you are currently using the community-developed version of our Linux app, you should uninstall it before installing their official app.

1. Download their repo setup package

Download the ProtonVPN DEB package at:
https://protonvpn.com/support/official-linux-vpn-mint/

2. Install the ProtonVPN repository

Double-click the downloaded DEB package to install the repo using your default package manager.

3. Update the apt-get package list

Open Terminal and enter the command:

sudo apt-get update

4. Install the ProtonVPN Linux app

sudo apt-get install protonvpn

The ProtonVPN Linux app is now installed and can be run from your application launcher menu.

How to Use ProtonVPN

Here I will pass you off to the article by ProtonVPN: “How to use ProtonVPN on Linux.”

This is the only free VPN I currently recommend and use.

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Jay Forrest

Jay Forrest is a long‑time Linux enthusiast who switched to Ubuntu in 2008 after a Windows XP virus convinced him to embrace open‑source software. A former host of the Linux User Podcast, Jay has worked in technical support for AOL, EarthLink, and Route 66 Casino, built his first 486 in the 90s, and has provided web design for businesses and nonprofits. He works with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and basic PHP, and enjoys exploring open‑source software. As a former Fedora Ambassador, Jay is dedicated to sharing why Linux—secure, stable, and open—remains his platform of choice.