ProtonVPN WiFi Connection Issue After Restart

First reported on r/techsupport on June 26, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with their WiFi connection not working after restarting their computer with ProtonVPN on. The problem is causing frustration for those who rely on their WiFi for work or personal use.

What it looks like

• WiFi not connecting after restart with ProtonVPN
• ProtonVPN WiFi connection issue

How to fix it

1. Restart your computer without ProtonVPN.
2. Check your WiFi settings to ensure it is enabled.
3. Update the ProtonVPN app to the latest version.
4. Restart your computer with ProtonVPN enabled to test the connection.

Affected products

• ProtonVPN

Sources

• WiFi won’t connect after restarting with proton vpn on — reddit:r/techsupport

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