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This Proton VPN guide explains how to download WireGuard configuration files for use with third-party clients.
About Wireguard
This Proton VPN support page explains how to download WireGuard configuration files so that Proton VPN servers can be used with third-party WireGuard clients, including clients built into routers. Configurations are generated from account.protonvpn.com under Downloads → WireGuard configuration, where the user names the config and selects a platform, VPN options and a server; the file is saved as a .conf file.
Key features
- Generates WireGuard .conf files from the Proton VPN account dashboard
- Config creation chooses platform, VPN options and server, with server recommendations based on load
- Free-plan configurations are limited to the VPN Accelerator option
- Supports multiple simultaneous tunnels if the client or router allows it
- Works with any third-party WireGuard client matching the official specification
- Optional Netshield ad-blocker and Moderate NAT settings in generated configs
Best for: Advanced users who want to connect to Proton VPN servers through third-party or router-based WireGuard clients.
Good for
- Proton VPN's WireGuard implementation follows official open-source specifications, so standard WireGuard clients can connect
- Proton VPN's own apps add features such as kill switch, smart protocol, DNS leak protection and port forwarding (Windows only)
- Step-by-step instructions cover downloading configs and adapting them for multiple tunnels
Watch out for
- On a Free plan the only VPN option available for a generated config is VPN Accelerator
- Setting up multiple tunnels requires manually editing Address and DNS lines and consulting the client or router documentation
- Third-party clients do not provide the advanced features offered by Proton VPN's own apps
Wireguard at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › VPNs
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Wireguard FAQ
How do I create a WireGuard configuration file for Proton VPN?
Sign in to account.protonvpn.com, go to Downloads → WireGuard configuration, name the config, select a platform, VPN options and a server, then click Create and download the .conf file.
Can I use several WireGuard tunnels at the same time?
Yes, if your WireGuard client or router supports it. Download two or more configuration files, then edit the Address and DNS lines in each additional file, increasing the second number in the address by one for each tunnel.
Which VPN options can I select when generating a configuration?
Options include the Netshield Ad-blocker filtering level, Moderate NAT and VPN Accelerator, but on a Free plan only VPN Accelerator is available.
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