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Users of one of the best VPN services on the market now have a more flexible way to bypass censorship and secure their browsing activities.
Switzerland-based Proton VPN has just launched a new browser extension to meet the urgent needs of its community.
A standalone VPN platform means people don’t need to download and install Proton’s desktop apps to enjoy the service.
While still in beta at the time of writing, Proton’s paid subscribers can use the new browser extension on all Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Better security and internet freedom for everyone
“The Proton VPN browser extension will make it easier than ever for people to enjoy a secure and private internet and bypass censorship,” said Proton founder and CEO Andy Yen.
One of the most requested features by Proton users, paying subscribers can now enjoy the protection and unlocking power of the software with just a few clicks – right from their browser.
As mentioned earlier, the Proton browser extension is currently in beta and compatible for use with all Chrome and Firefox browsers, including Brave and Microsoft Edge.
More flexible, not only in use, but also in installation. In fact, users don’t need to download the Windows or Mac VPN app to encrypt their traffic and spoof its location. This means that Proton VPN can now also be available in those countries where the applications are usually blocked.
The Proton browser extension is also open to new VPN uses.
“Our new browser extension gives users more options while retaining the same high functionality they rightfully expect,” said Yen.
By choosing this new distribution channel, people can safely browse and/or access otherwise geographically restricted content without impacting, for example, their overall online activities.
Their speed connection is not affected. At the same time, users can continue to use their real IP address for other apps and services without having to enable the split tunneling feature.
Proton’s browser extension also allows users to choose several servers at once from the 2,300+ network in over 65 countries, one for each browser and up to 10 simultaneous connections. This is useful for people who want to browse in different locations at the same time.
This move is just Proton’s latest attempt to fight back against censorship by enabling safe and unrestricted online activity.
A few months ago, the provider rolled out its Stealth VPN protocol to better bypass internet restrictions and VPN blocks. More recently, it has even made its Proton Drive encrypted cloud storage available to those without a Proton account as well, giving anyone the chance to secure their files.