- Proton VPN Linux CLI is officially out of beta with version v1.0.0
- The update offers crucial bug fixes to improve the stability and navigation of the app.
- Terminal users can securely manage connections without the need for a GUI
Proton VPN has just released a major update to its Linux community, promising significantly improved reliability and performance.
Whether you’re trying to avoid censorship or simply want the best VPN to protect your daily browsing, connection drops are a major problem. To address this head on, Proton VPN has officially pulled its command line interface (CLI) out of beta access.
When releasing version 1.0.0 for Linux, the vendor emphasized that the main goal of this milestone was to eliminate bugs and improve the user experience.
“Today we are proud to announce that the Proton VPN CLI is officially stable,” the company announced on Reddit, adding that for the launch, the team focused on improving stability, navigation, and wayfinding.
Finding a secure and reliable VPN for Linux can often seem like an afterthought for many major providers, but Proton VPN continues to buck the trend. The updated CLI application is now available on Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch.
Terminal power without interruptions
For many advanced users, the command line is the preferred way to navigate their operating system. For the uninitiated, instead of clicking icons and buttons with the mouse, a CLI application allows users to type text commands into a terminal to execute tasks.
With this official stable release, Proton promises that you can now protect your internet traffic without even touching your mouse.
“The command line interface allows you to connect, disconnect, and manage your VPN connection completely from the terminal, without the need for a GUI or mouse clicks,” the developers explained.
The Proton VPN CLI for Linux has officially reached version 1.0.0 from r/ProtonVPN
The benefit here is twofold. First, users get a lightweight, fast-loading tool that doesn’t bog down system resources. Secondly, the strong focus on stability ensures that essential security features remain active without unexpected failures.
You can seamlessly use advanced tools like the kill switch (which immediately blocks your internet if the VPN goes down to prevent data leaks), NetShield ad blocker, custom DNS, and port forwarding.
This update follows a busy few months for the provider. Proton VPN recently expanded its Linux capabilities with a new split tunneling feature and ensured that the official Proton VPN app reached even more Linux devices.
If you’re more comfortable with a graphical user interface (GUI), you’re not left behind. Following a major revamp of Linux for GUI users earlier this year, the company confirmed that more visual updates are around the corner.
“For those of you interested in the GTK application, we will soon start shipping more on that front,” the vendor stated.
To get the stable update, current CLI users can simply update their package manager via the terminal to get the latest version. You can find all the information on Proton VPN’s GiftHub page.
And, if you’re completely new to the service, you can check out our full Proton VPN review to see how it stacks up against the competition.
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