Sorry for the absence, it has been a bit hectic! News from the Proton Team:

Hey everyone,

It’s finally here! Split Tunneling is officially rolling out in beta for Linux, starting with Fedora and Ubuntu (latest versions only).

This is an early release, and we’ll keep on making improvements together with your help. We wanted to get it out there for anyone who wants to test-drive it and help shape how it evolves.

✅ What’s in this release:

• Exclude mode only — you can pick apps to bypass the VPN
• Fedora + Ubuntu support
• Works only with the official Proton VPN Linux app

🔜 Coming soon:

• Include mode — route only selected apps through the VPN
• IP-based rules
• Debian 12 support

⚠️ A few caveats:

• You’ll need the latest version of our Linux app
• Feature is available only for those on a paid plan
• The feature won’t be available for (unofficial) Flatpak versions of our app, so please use our official installer from our website.
• Bugs and limited functionality are expected (beta life)

Let us know how it works for you, and what you’d like to see next! We are going to keep making improvements and changes to this feature over time, so give us as much feedback as you can.

Stay safe,

Proton Team

from the team:

Hey everyone! 👋

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and with spring in full swing, we wanted to share a few recent Proton VPN updates that we think you’ll appreciate. These aren’t flashy new features — just thoughtful improvements to make your online life smoother, safer, and more efficient.

🛡️ NetShield is now even better at blocking phishing sites

Worried about accidentally clicking a sketchy link? We’ve expanded the list of known phishing domains NetShield blocks — so now it stops more bad stuff before it even has a chance to load. Just turn on NetShield in the app, and you’re good to go.

🔋 Battery life improvements for mobile users

We’ve improved how Proton VPN runs in the background on both Android and iOS. If you're on the move using a cellular connection, the app will now let your phone rest more when idle, meaning less power drain and longer battery life.

Some quick tips for even better battery life:

• Use WiFi when you can (uses less power than mobile data)

• Switch to WireGuard (lightweight and battery-friendly)

• Don’t stress about using lots of data — that barely affects battery usage

⚡ Faster browsing when conditions aren’t perfect

Proton VPN has always been fast, but now it’s smarter too. If your connection is being slowed down due to certain network quirks, the app can detect and automatically fix it in real-time so you get the fastest connection speed available. No manual tweaking needed.

We know “invisible” updates aren’t as exciting as shiny new features, but these kinds of tweaks make a huge difference day-to-day — and they’re all part of our mission to keep improving the VPN experience.

Let us know how these updates are working for you, or if you’ve noticed a difference!

🔗 Full blog post here

As always, thanks for being part of the Proton community 💜

Stay safe,

Proton Team

from the team:

Easily Organize, Share, and Protect the Moments that Matter to You

Hey everyone,

You’ve asked for better ways to manage your photos — and we’ve been listening.

Starting today, Albums are rolling out in Proton Drive on web, iOS, and Android! 🎉

Now you can organize, share, and relive your favorite memories — from vacations to family milestones.

📂 What You Can Do with Albums

🗂️ Organize with Custom Collections

Group weekend trips, birthdays, or years of travel into custom albums — no more endless scrolling through one big “Uploads” folder.

🤝 Share (on Your Terms)

Invite friends or family by email to a shared album.

You stay in control:

• Decide who can view or contribute

• Revoke access anytime

• Real-time syncing keeps everyone updated

⭐Tag Your Best Moments

Mark top shots — or memes (we don’t judge) — as Favorites for one-tap access to your personal highlight reel.

🔐 Keep Personal Moments Private, Always

Everything stays end-to-end encrypted:

• Album names

• Photos & videos

• Even metadata

No ads. No AI training. No leaks. Just privacy.

🔜 Coming Soon

We’re just getting started! More features are on the way:

• 🔗 Link sharing — Send albums to anyone, even without a Proton account

• 🖼️ Screenshot filter — Surface receipts, memes, or secret recipes in seconds

#🛡️ Protect the Moments That Matter Most

Many photo storage services scan your data to target ads or train AI.

Proton Drive keeps your photos safe, private, and under your control.

🎁 New to Proton Drive?

Sign up for Drive Plus to unlock 200 GB of encrypted cloud storage — enough for over 40,000 high-res photos (5MB each)!

📲 Get Started Now

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-photo-albums

📱 Update your app or download Proton Drive on:

• Android

• iOS

• Web App

💬 We can’t wait to hear what you think — and spot any bugs we missed!

Drop your feedback, questions, or feature requests below. Your input helps make Proton Drive even better.

Stay safe, –Proton Team

from the team:

Managing your documents with Proton Drive just got a lot smoother.

Quick Access

You can now jump straight to your Docs from the app switcher in Mail, Calendar, or Drive on web.

Find What You Need Fast

• See your recently accessed documents
• Sort by name or by last viewed
• Create new documents with just a tap

Stay in Sync with Your Team

You can now accept or reject document invitations directly when someone shares one with you.

Use the context menu to:

• Share
• Move
• Open its folder in Drive
• Rename
• Move to trash
• Try it here: docs.proton.me

Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thank you for your continuous support!

Stay safe, Proton Team

From the team:

Hey everyone,

As our progress towards the roadmap we recently reminded you of continues, we’re glad to announce that Proton Pass item file attachments are now possible across all item types.

Important information, such as backup codes for your logins, can now easily be stored in any format, such as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or even a .txt file! There is also the option to upload multiple files to one item.

As you may know, cloud storage space has become somewhat of a commodity in our digital era, meaning we can only offer this functionality to our paying users.

Here are the paid plans that will get access to this feature starting today:

• Pass Plus
• Pass Family
• Proton Pass Professional
• Proton Unlimited
• Proton Visionary
• Proton Family
• Proton Duo

You can upload any file up to 100MB per file, with a total of 10-500GB in storage space for attachments, depending on your plan.

We hope the addition of this new feature will greatly improve your experience with Proton Pass, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on it!

If you have any questions, such as what the storage limit is, you can learn more here: https://proton.me/support/pass-file-attachments

Feel free to let us know your thoughts and questions below!

Stay safe,

Proton Team

The Proton 2025 sping roadmaps are released!

Today, we’re sharing our plans for the next three to six months — a roadmap of the new features and improvements designed to give you more powerful tools to protect your privacy, boost your productivity, and take control of your digital life.

Proton 2025 spring roadmaps

https://proton.me/blog/product-roadmaps-spring-summer-2025

Proton VPN roadmap for spring and summer 2025

https://protonvpn.com/blog/vpn-roadmap-spring-summer-2025

Proton Mail and Proton Calendar roadmap for spring and summer 2025

https://proton.me/blog/mail-calendar-roadmap-spring-summer-2025

Proton Drive roadmap for spring 2025

https://proton.me/blog/drive-roadmap-spring-2025

Proton Pass roadmap for spring

https://proton.me/blog/pass-roadmap-spring-2025

from the team:

Hello everyone

Today, we’re introducing a new version of the profiles feature on Android devices, allowing you to easily connect to specific VPN presets depending on your needs.

Using connection profiles on Android will allow you to define:

• The country/city /server you want to connect to
• The connection type (Standard, Secure Core, P2P)
• The VPN Protocol (OpenVPN, WireGuard, Stealth)
• Enable/disable Secure Core, NetShield, DNS filtering, and define NAT type.

We’re also introducing an Android-exclusive (for now) feature, allowing you to auto-launch a website upon connection. Simply toggle the feature on and define the URL, which will be opened via your device’s default browser upon connection.

You can learn more about this feature and connection profiles on Android here.

Please note that these updates only apply to users on paid plans.

We’ll be back later today with more updates, but until then, stay safe.

• Proton Team

from the team:

Hi everyone,

After Apple made it possible to support VPNs on Apple TV, you’ve made it clear that you would like to see support for Proton VPN.

After announcing that it would be available this summer and publishing the source code in September, it took a bit of time to get through Apple’s review process, but we’re happy to share that it is now available!

With Apple TV and Proton VPN, you can now stream your favorite shows, films, and sporting events on your big-screen TV in full 4K from over 100 servers via your Apple TV, no matter where you are: protonvpn.com/download-appletv

Proton VPN is now available on tvOS!

See our streaming guide for more information: https://protonvpn.com/support/streaming-guide/

Proton VPN is now available across the Apple ecosystem on iOS, macOS, iPadOS, Apple Vision Pro, and tvOS. Let us know what you think!

The Proton Team

from the team:

Hi everyone,

Docs in Drive has gone mobile! Securely collaborate and manage your documents from your mobile device with the Proton Drive app, on both iOS and Android. End-to-end encryption ensures your privacy, wherever you are.

More on Proton Docs here: https://proton.me/blog/docs-proton-drive

Make sure your Drive app is updated, give it a try, and let us know what you think!

Download Proton Drive:https://proton.me/drive/download

from the team:

Hi everyone,

Based on your feedback, we're happy to share that you can now sync aliases between Proton Pass and SimpleLogin.

This feature is rolling out now and will be available for everyone soon. ⏰

Here's how it works:

• Tap the 'sync aliases' button in Proton Pass
• Choose which vault to sync aliases to
• Aliases will continue to sync, and disabled aliases will be reflected in Proton Pass and SimpleLogin

What’s next?

Soon, you’ll be able to manage custom domains and additional mailboxes, as well as send emails from Proton Pass hide-my-email aliases.

Let us know what you think.

Proton Team

from the team:

Hi everyone,

We've heard your requests and are excited to announce that FIDO2 support is now live for all Proton mobile apps! This means you can use security keys like YubiKey to add a layer of phishing-resistant protection to your account. Here’s how to add a security key to your account using the web app:

https://proton.me/support/2fa-security-key

After adding security keys, you can use them to authenticate on mobile when signing into all Proton mobile apps.

Thank you to everyone who's been asking for this feature. We're always working to make Proton more secure and user-friendly, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us get there.

What's next?

Soon, we'll provide the option to disable the Authenticator App for those with registered security keys, so stay tuned!

Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Proton Team

from the team:

Hi everyone,

We've been listening to your feedback, and today we're excited to announce the launch of the Pass Family plan! Many of you have been asking for a way to manage your family's online security and passwords, and we're happy to deliver.

Lock in our limited-time price of $3.99/mo for 12 months - forever! proton.me/pass/family

What do I get?

Protecting your online identity is just the starting point. Keeping your children's online identities safe and helping your parents avoid the 'forgot my password' cycle are equally crucial.

Here’s what’s included:

• Premium features for up to 6 people, so you can keep your whole family's online identity safe
• Simple and secure password sharing
• Integrated 2FA, for an extra layer of protection
• Hide-my-email aliases, to help you cut down on spam and unwanted emails

We hope this new plan will help you and your loved ones stay safe online. Let us know what you think, and as always, thank you for being part of the Proton community!

Proton Team

Edit: for anyone on the legacy $1/m plan, we'll be sending out an email soon with upgrade details. You can use the coupon code PASSEARLYSUPPORTER and it should work automatically for those eligible. Contact support if you need any assistance.

Edit 2: If you're already on the Proton Family plan, you already have access to Proton Pass.