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RiseupVPN
RiseupVPN provides VPN service from Riseup, with site materials explaining why a VPN is used, how it works, and VPN security.
About RiseupVPN
RiseupVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) client from Riseup, a non-profit tech collective. The service is intended for circumventing censorship, anonymizing location, and encrypting internet traffic. The client sends all of a user's internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net before it reaches the public internet.
The client is available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. Setup requires no configuration and no account registration. On desktop systems, a system tray icon shows whether the VPN is off, on, or connecting, and whether traffic is blocked. The service is funded by user donations, and the site describes it as an experiment to see whether donations can sustain it. The site states that Riseup does not log IP addresses, unlike most VPN providers, but this is the site's own claim. The older Bitmask-based VPN, sometimes called Riseup Black, is no longer supported and has been replaced by RiseupVPN.
Key features
- Routes all internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net
- Client requires no configuration and no account registration
- Desktop system tray icon shows connected, off, and connecting states
- Blocks all traffic while the VPN is off or connecting
- Downloads available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android
Best for: People who want a VPN client that needs no account or configuration and who are willing to support a donation-funded service.
Good for
- No configuration or account registration is needed to start using the client
- The site states that Riseup does not log IP addresses, unlike most VPN providers
- The site describes the service as non-profit and states that it does not track users
Watch out for
- The service is funded only by donations, and the site calls it an experiment to test whether it can be sustained
- Donations made through other pages are not known to be VPN donations, so the site asks users to donate only through its VPN links
- The Bitmask-based VPN is no longer supported, and users must remove Bitmask before installing RiseupVPN
RiseupVPN at a glance
- Website
- riseup.net/en/vpn
- Category
- Privacy & Security › VPNs
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RiseupVPN FAQ
Does RiseupVPN require an account?
No. The site states that you install and run the client, with no configuration and no account registration.
Does Riseup log IP addresses?
The site states that Riseup does not log your IP address, unlike most VPN providers. This is the site's own statement.
How do I get help with RiseupVPN?
Support tickets can be filed at support.riseup.net, and bugs should be reported through a separate bug report form. Users can also join the RiseupVPN and bitmask tester mailing list or use the #leap channel on irc.libera.chat.
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