ProtonVPN Installation in Ubuntu 22.04 – Step-by-step

Installing

3. 3. Installing ProtonVPN

   Then to Set up ProtonVPN on Ubuntu
   First Access the Target, usually in the Downloads folder:

   cd && cd Downloads

   To Check is there do:

   ls . | grep protonvpn*

   The grep Command Refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
   But if you are in Trouble to Find Out it on Terminal See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
   And then to Setup ProtonVPN Repo play:

   sudo apt install ./protonvpn*.deb && sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   Next to Install ProtonVPN run:

   sudo apt install protonvpn

   Finally, to enable it Reboot with:

   sudo reboot

4. 4. Enabling System Tray Icon

   (Optional) To Enable ProtonVPN System Tray Icon
   Install the required Software:

   sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-appindicator gir1.2-appindicator3-0.1

   You may be asked to choose your default Display Manager, to look up it:

   grep '/usr/s\?bin' /etc/systemd/system/display-manager.service

   In the Output you’ll find it.

5. 5. Launching ProtonVPN

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy ProtonVPN
   From Shell simply with:

   protovpn

   Or better, make Use of the Desktop Launcher:

   

6. 6. Getting-Started Guide

   Getting-Started with ProtonVPN for Ubuntu GNU/Linux

   ProtonVPN QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started ProtonVPN Ubuntu

   First, Login with your Account Credentials:

   

   And then you’ll easily find the Way to Connect by the “Quick Connect” Button:

   

   Finally, enjoY your Private VPN Browsing ;)

   

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Quick-Start with ProtonVPN on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy!