The Proton VPN website says some Lubuntu users have gotten Proton VPN to work with Lubuntu. I am not an expert and find the instructions at the Proton website are unclear.
Has anyone got Proton VPN working with Lubuntu Noble Numbat and if so, could you please outline the steps you used (i.e. the code, so I can copy and paste in a terminal)?
This isn’t really an Lubuntu specific topic is it?
However, I’ve only used the freebie Wireguard version from Proton. So disregard the rest of this message if it’s not relevant…
Otherwise, for the free, one-seat, wireguard version, you’ll need wireguard-tools (use apt install or whatever) and then go to:
1- doesn’t matter
2 - GNU/Linux
3 - VPN accelerator
4 - Can create the keys/certificate automatically or choose; I just made sure it was a free server, then cliicked create and downloaded the keys:
e.g. tag-US-FREE-######.conf
sudo wg-quick up ./tag-US-FREE-######.conf
…and after you’re done, restore your net connection via:
sudo wg-quick down ./tag-US-FREE-######.conf
The free vpn has a timeout on it (can be refreshed again), but, it’s quick and easy. Especially if you’re just trying things out.
Hi msea4ever! 
It appears the instructions you mentioned are are essentially a supplement on how to install the ProtonVPN app on Lubuntu. Is this the method you wish to use to connect to Proton and if so, have you, by any chance, first attempted to follow the instructions that were mentioned on the page here…
https://protonvpn.com/support/official-linux-vpn-ubuntu
The command line codes you need are given on both pages. Simply open a terminal and copy and paste each command into the terminal and then press “Enter” in the order shown, starting from #1. If the app doesn’t work correctly, then try using the instructions on the page you mentioned. 
But to answer your question, yes, I have gotten ProtonVPN to work on Lubuntu 24.04 reliably and consistently but I use a different method to connect. If you’re interested, you can try using OpenVPN to connect to Proton rather than using their app or WireGuard. However, from what I understand, OpenVPN isn’t quite as fast as WireGuard. I don’t use Proton’s app on Linux or Windows, so I’m not sure how it compares. Also, you may have DNS leak issues using OpenVPN that you will need to try and correct, Lord willing, as well. 
Please let us know if you need more assistance or if you have any other questions.
Regards…
Yes, I did figure it out from their instructions. Their instructions are adequate. I was overwhelmed at the beginning. Ideally, they would have reproduced the required Ubuntu steps and then added the necessary Lubuntu steps—all on a single page for Lubuntu. Otherwise, as I say, newbs like me might be overwhelmed.
Also, WireGuard can be applied in the Settings. It seems a bit faster.
Hi msea4ever!
Awesome, sounds like you got it working! If so and if you would, please mark this thread as “SOLVED.” Thanks!
Regards…
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