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How do I use ProtonVPN on my Steam Deck in desktop mode?
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You can download configuration files (wireguard preferably) from your protonvpn account in a web browser.
Open the network manager (idk what steam mode uses, this should work in desktop mode) and add a wireguard connection.
Add the private key, add the peer and its public key, add the dns. Save.
When you need it, simply connect to it like a regular network, in addition to your wifi of course.
This has served me well on Fedora Atomic workstation with KDE for years :)
I don't know about ProtonVPN specifically, but I've found if you set your VPN to connect automatically, it actually stops it from working entirely, so best to make sure you manually connect.
Same for me, automatic connection doesn't work.
For manual connection inside gaming mode I use this decky plugin: https://github.com/steve228uk/TunnelDeck
Saves me from having to go into desktop mode, connect, then back. I'm never sure if it the connection stays alive.
ProtonVPN has browser extensions now and using a systemwide vpn on a gaming device isnt a good idea.