Proton VPN Windows Updates & Release Notes

Name: Proton VPN Windows
Brand: Proton

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Aug 28, 2026
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Sep 2, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 5.1.8

Proton VPN Windows fixes split tunneling and IPv6 issues, improves Proton protocol defaults, and adds minor security updates.

Fixed an issue where split tunneling include mode did not work correctly with Proton protocols

Fixed an issue with Proton protocols when using IPv6 with servers that don’t support IPv6

Improved Proton protocol’s default settings by disabling LLMNR, NetBIOS, and dynamic DNS registration

Made some minor security improvements
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Aug 4, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026

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Aug 15, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 5.1.7

Proton VPN Windows fixes duplicate city search results, taskbar reopening, connection order, and auto-connect after sleep.

Fixed an issue where some cities could appear twice in the search results

Fixed an issue where clicking the taskbar icon would not reopen the app window after an automatic update

Fixed an issue where recent connections could be listed in the wrong order

Fixed an issue that caused the app to auto-connect after waking from sleep, even when Auto Connect was disabled
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Jul 3, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 5.1.5

Proton VPN Windows introduces Proton Protocols and a rebuilt server connection system for quicker, more stable VPN sessions with better censorship resistance. It also adds automatic network conflict detection and connection feedback, while fixing crash and reconnection issues.
Introduced Proton Protocols,a new VPN architecture designed for improved stability and censorship resistance

Rebuilt the way the app connects to our servers, making for quicker, more stable connections

Introduced automatic network conflict detection .The app now detects when other software on your device is interfering with your VPN connection

Introduced connection feedback. You can now rate your connection quality with a quick thumbs up or thumbs down, helping us improve your future experience

Fixed an issue where a sudden app or device crash could leave DNS rules active, potentially affecting your browsing after disconnecting from the VPN

Fixed a reconnection issue for users with IPv6 connectivity

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Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026

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Jun 4, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.4.1

Proton VPN Windows adds Filipino (Baybayin) language support and updates the OpenVPN library.

Added Filipino (Baybayin) language support

Updated OpenVPN library to version 2.6.20
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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

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May 15, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.4.0

Proton VPN Windows updates its security certificate to keep VPN connections working after February 2027.

Updated security certificate to keep your VPN connection working after February 2027
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Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026

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Apr 21, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.14

Proton VPN Windows improves auto-connect exclusions and boosts stability with an updated OpenVPN library.
Improved the auto-connect feature. You can now exclude specific countries, cities, or states from Fastest Country and Random connections

Updated the OpenVPN library to version 2.6.19

Made some stability and performance improvements

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Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026

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Mar 9, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.13

Proton improves localization with local language city names, redesigns split tunneling and DNS settings, and boosts stability and performance.
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Improved localization, so city and state names are now shown in your local language

Redesigned split tunneling and custom DNS settings

Made some stability and performance improvements

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Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 12, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.12
Added Arabic language support

Updated OpenVPN to the latest version

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January 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

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Uses a new code signing certificate. Your antivirus or system may flag this as suspicious on first launch. You can safely ignore any such warning.
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Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025

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Jan 12, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.11:
Made some stability improvements

Fixed an issue for some users where the app would crash after connecting to the VPN

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Dec 9, 2025
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Dec 9, 2025

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Jan 12, 2026
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.9:
Made some stability improvements

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Dec 1, 2025
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Dec 1, 2025

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Dec 2, 2025
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.9
Made some stability improvements

Note: Uses a new code signing certificate. Your antivirus or system may flag this as suspicious on first launch. You can safely ignore any such warning.
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Nov 25, 2025
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Nov 25, 2025

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Nov 24, 2025

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Nov 28, 2025
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.7
Improved split tunneling so it now works with the kill switch. You can use the VPN for specific apps, while still being protected by the kill switch. If the VPN disconnects, no traffic from your protected apps leaks to your ISP

Fixed an issue where custom connection profiles were lost during updates

Made improvement to IPv6 reliability that resolved compatibility issues with split tunneling

Improved port handling to automatically request new ports when internal and external ports don’t match

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Oct 24, 2025
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Oct 24, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.5
Fixed an issue where the sidebar could start hidden

Fixed an issue where the app would crash when using remote desktop connections

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Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025

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Oct 1, 2025

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Oct 4, 2025
Proton VPN Windows by Proton

Version 4.3.4
Release Notes

Added a time-saving Connect & Go update! You can now set your VPN profiles to automatically open the apps and websites you use most with your VPN, like streaming services, work tools, or private browsers.

Added FIDO2 security key (new window) support for improved security using two-factor authentication.

Replaced DNS block handling with Access devices by name toggle in LAN Settings, letting you connect to devices using their names instead of IP addresses.

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