- Proton VPN’s Linux CLI is officially out of beta with the v1.0.0 release
- The update delivers crucial bug fixes to improve the app’s stability and navigation
- Terminal users can manage connections securely without having to use a GUI
Proton VPN has just rolled out a major update to its Linux community that promises significantly improved reliability and performance.
Whether you’re trying to bypass censorship or simply want the best VPN to secure your daily browsing, connection drops are a major pain point. To address this head on, Proton VPN has officially moved its command line interface (CLI) out of beta access.
The provider released version 1.0.0 for Linux and emphasized that the core purpose of this milestone was to eliminate bugs and smooth the user experience.
“Today we are proud to announce that the Proton VPN CLI is officially stable,” the company announced on Reddit, adding that the team focused on improving stability, navigation and guidance for the release.
Finding a secure and reliable VPN for Linux can often feel like an afterthought for many top providers, but Proton VPN continues to buck the trend. The updated CLI app is now available on Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch.
Terminal current without failure
For many power users, the command line is the preferred way to navigate their operating system. For the uninitiated, instead of clicking icons and buttons with a mouse, a CLI app lets users type text commands into a terminal to perform tasks.
With this official stable release, Proton promises that you can now secure your internet traffic without ever touching a mouse.
“The command-line interface lets you connect, disconnect, and manage your VPN connection right from the terminal, without the need for a GUI or mouse clicks,” the developers explained.
Proton VPN CLI for Linux has officially reached v1.0.0 from r/ProtonVPN
The advantage here is twofold. First, users get a lightweight, fast-loading tool that won’t wear down system resources. Second, the strong focus on stability ensures that essential security functions remain active without unexpected crashes.
You can seamlessly use advanced tools like the kill switch (which instantly 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, ensuring that the official Proton VPN app landed on even more Linux devices.
If you’re more comfortable with a graphical user interface (GUI), you haven’t been left behind. After a major Linux makeover for GUI users earlier this year, the company confirmed that further visual updates are just around the corner.
“For those of you interested in the GTK app, we’ll soon start shipping more on that front,” the provider said.
To get hold of the stable update, current CLI users can simply update their package manager via the terminal to pull the latest version. You can find all the details on Proton VPN’s GiftHub page.
And if you’re completely new to the service, check out our full Proton VPN review to see how it stacks up against the competition.
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