Will I lose access immediately after canceling?

No. Your Proton VPN premium features remain active until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account is automatically downgraded to the free Proton VPN plan, which includes limited servers and 1 device connection.

Can I get a refund when I cancel?

Yes, if you subscribed within the last 30 days you are eligible for a refund under Proton's 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact support via the support form to request it. Refunds are not available for payments made by bank transfer or cash, and only one refund is allowed per user.

How long does a refund take to process?

Refund timelines vary by payment method: credit/debit card takes 5–10 business days; PayPal and Bitcoin take 1–2 working days; App Store refunds take approximately 5–10 days; Google Play refunds take approximately 3–5 days.

Does canceling delete my Proton account?

No. Canceling your Proton VPN subscription does not delete your account. You keep your Proton account and retain access to the free tier of all Proton services (Mail, Drive, VPN, Calendar) with their respective free-plan limits.

Can I reactivate my subscription after canceling?

Yes. You can resubscribe at any time by going to account.protonvpn.com, clicking 'Subscription' in the sidebar, and choosing a new plan. Your account data and settings are preserved.

What if I subscribed through the App Store or Google Play?

If you subscribed via Apple App Store, cancel through iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Proton VPN → Cancel Subscription. If via Google Play, cancel through the Play Store app → profile avatar → Subscriptions → Proton VPN. Proton cannot cancel App Store or Play Store subscriptions on your behalf.

How to Cancel Proton VPN (2026)

Proton VPN plans start from $4.99/month. Follow our 7-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: April 2026

from €4.50/month

EasyYou save €54.00/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Sign in to your Proton account

Go to account.protonvpn.com and sign in with your Proton credentials.

Open Subscription settings

In the left sidebar, click on 'Subscription' to open your current plan details.

Click Continue to cancel

Scroll down to the 'Cancel subscription' section at the bottom of the page and click the 'Continue' button.

Confirm cancellation intent

On the cancellation page, click the 'Cancel subscription' button to proceed past the first confirmation screen.

Acknowledge cancellation terms

Read the cancellation terms (you will lose premium features at the end of your billing period), then click 'Cancel subscription' again to confirm.

Select a cancellation reason and submit

Choose a reason from the dropdown or list provided, then click 'Submit'. This final step is required — your cancellation is not finalized until you submit the reason.

Cancellation confirmed

You will see a confirmation message. Your premium VPN features remain active until the current billing period ends, after which your account downgrades to Proton Free.

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