Proton VPN Getting CAPTCHAs and Blocked Websites

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Use a low-load server and stay on it

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   1. Pick a server with low load in the server list (full network needs a paid plan)
   2. Avoid switching servers repeatedly once you have a working one
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2. 2. Clean up the browser

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   1. Clear cookies or open a private/incognito window
   2. Turn off browser extensions, or try a different browser
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3. 3. Slow down and sign in

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   1. Avoid refreshing the same page many times in a row
   2. Sign in to your Google account, which can reduce challenges
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Symptoms

Google shows 'unusual traffic' CAPTCHAs on every search, some sites block access or ask for repeated verification while connected.

Why it happens

• Many Proton users share the same server IP
• A specific server IP has a poor reputation
• Switching servers often looks suspicious
• Repeated page refreshes resemble bot traffic
• Browser extensions or old cookies sending bot-like signals

This guide also covers

• proton vpn captcha
• proton vpn google captcha
• proton vpn unusual traffic
• proton vpn blocked websites

The same problem in other apps

All plan limits, paywalls & watermarks guides →

• Mullvad Google CAPTCHAs and Blocked Websites (Mullvad VPN)
• Surfshark Getting CAPTCHAs and Blocked Websites (Surfshark)

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• Proton VPN Login Not Working
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