Proton VPN utilizes two distinct sets of credentials to separate your account dashboard from third-party server integrations. Proton VPN 1. Proton Account Credentials
A common pain point for new (and even experienced) users is navigating the specific login credentials required for ProtonVPN. Do you use your ProtonMail credentials? Do you need a separate password? What is an "OpenVPN username/password"? And crucially, what happens if you lose them? protonvpn username and password
Proton Account Credentials: This is the primary email (or username) and password you created when signing up. You use these to log into the Proton VPN website and official Proton VPN apps on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Proton VPN utilizes two distinct sets of credentials
| Strategy | Example |
| :--- | :--- |
| Passphrase method | Correct-Horse-Battery-Staple (Long, easy to remember, hard to crack) |
| Password Manager | Use Bitwarden, 1Password, or Proton Pass to store a 20+ character random string. |
| 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) | Enable TOTP (Google Authenticator, Aegis, or YubiKey) in your Proton account settings. Without 2FA, a stolen password is all a hacker needs. | Do you use your ProtonMail credentials