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# protonvpn connect

> Connect to Proton VPN.
> More information: <https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-cli#how-to-use-the-cli-for-linux>.

- Connect to Proton VPN using the fastest server available:

`protonvpn connect`

- Connect to the fastest server in a specific country:

`protonvpn connect --country "{{country_code_or_name}}"`

- Connect to the fastest server in a specific city:

`protonvpn connect --city "{{city_name}}"`

- Connect to a specific server:

`protonvpn connect {{server_name}}`

- Display help:

`protonvpn connect {{[-h|--help]}}`