Use ProtonVPN on Windows 11? ProtonVPN certificate error? ProtonVPN not connecting? (2023 Updated)
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To install the ProtonVPN app on your Windows 11 device, you will need to allow apps to be installed from other sources. Here are the steps to install the ProtonVPN app on your Windows 11 device:
1. Open Settings → Apps & features → Choose where to get apps and select Anywhere from the dropdown menu.
2. Download the ProtonVPN app for Windows from the official website.
3. Install the app and follow the instructions provided by the installer.
Alternatively, you can also use other VPN services that offer a client application for Windows 11. You can download and install the client application provided by the VPN company of your choice.
i. ProtonVPN certificate error can be caused by several reasons:
1. Incorrect credentials, caused by using the wrong set of credentials, a typo when entering your username and password, or a recent password change.
2. Hitting the maximum number of concurrent sessions.
3. A proxy or firewall interfering with the VPN connection.
4. Antivirus software interfering with the VPN connection.
To fix this issue, you can try adjusting your antivirus software settings or adding an exclusion for the Proton VPN app.
If you are still experiencing issues with ProtonVPN, you can try uninstalling the application and then go to Device manager on your pc, – network adapters – Uninstall TAP-ProtonVPN and then restart your computer. After doing so, install ProtonVPN application again and test the connection.
ii. here are some of the most common ProtonVPN errors and solutions:
* **Connection error:** This error can be caused by a number of factors, including a problem with your internet connection, a problem with ProtonVPN's servers, or a problem with your ProtonVPN settings.
* **Check your internet connection:** Make sure that you have a stable internet connection and that your router is not experiencing any problems.
* **Restart your computer:** Sometimes a simple restart can fix problems with ProtonVPN.
* **Check ProtonVPN's status:** ProtonVPN's servers may be down or experiencing problems. You can check ProtonVPN's status page to see if there are any known issues.
* **Reconfigure your ProtonVPN settings:** Make sure that your ProtonVPN settings are correct. You can find instructions on how to configure ProtonVPN on the ProtonVPN website.
* **Authentication error:** This error means that ProtonVPN could not authenticate your account. This can be caused by a number of factors, including a problem with your ProtonVPN credentials, a problem with your computer's clock, or a problem with ProtonVPN's servers.
* **Check your ProtonVPN credentials:** Make sure that you are entering your ProtonVPN credentials correctly.
* **Sync your computer's clock:** Make sure that your computer's clock is synchronized with an accurate time source.
* **Check ProtonVPN's status:** ProtonVPN's servers may be down or experiencing problems. You can check ProtonVPN's status page to see if there are any known issues.
* **DNS error:** This error means that ProtonVPN could not resolve the domain name of the website you are trying to connect to. This can be caused by a number of factors, including a problem with your computer's DNS settings, a problem with ProtonVPN's DNS servers, or a problem with the website itself.
* **Check your computer's DNS settings:** Make sure that your computer's DNS settings are correct. You can find instructions on how to configure your computer's DNS settings on the ProtonVPN website.
* **Switch to ProtonVPN's custom DNS servers:** ProtonVPN offers custom DNS servers that can help to improve your connection stability. You can switch to ProtonVPN's custom DNS servers by following these steps:
* Open the ProtonVPN app.
* Click on the **Settings** icon.
* Click on the **DNS** tab.
* Select the **Use ProtonVPN's custom DNS servers** option.
* **WebRTC leak:** This error means that ProtonVPN is not able to protect your IP address from leaking over WebRTC. This can be caused by a number of factors, including a problem with your browser's settings, a problem with ProtonVPN's WebRTC configuration, or a problem with your computer's hardware.
* **Check your browser's settings:** Make sure that your browser's settings are configured to block WebRTC. You can find instructions on how to block WebRTC in your browser's settings on the ProtonVPN website.
* **Reconfigure ProtonVPN's WebRTC settings:** ProtonVPN offers a number of settings that can help to protect your IP address from leaking over WebRTC. You can reconfigure ProtonVPN's WebRTC settings by following these steps:
* Open the ProtonVPN app.
* Click on the **Settings** icon.
* Click on the **WebRTC** tab.
* Configure the settings as desired.