Proton VPN works great w/Ubuntu 20.04 but won't run at start up

[nwarren]

@MrDeplorableUSA, @mva, et al, here’s a Mint/Cinnamon GUI method for setting ProtonVPN to start at bootup:

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Click on the “+” to add ProtonVPN to the Startup Application.
Then turn it on via the switch at the right.

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Dunno if other distros have a similar capability.
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ProtonVPN still appropriately requires we type in the keyring code. NBD. At least having the application start at bootup saves a bunch of time and typing.

This forum post helped me sort out the keyring thing:

Keychain error pop up

Hey @myundividedlife! Since this persists, then I suggest we change the Keyring’s password to match your login password, provided you’re logging in using one. Open up a terminal and type in: sudo apt install seahorse Once it installs, go to your menu (Windows or Command Key) and type in: Passwords and Keys Then you will get an image like the following: [xlC3H] Where you can effectively change your Keyring’s password to match. Once that is done, I pretty much doubt the pop up wi…

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Also, as @vasileios has mentioned elsewhere, we can choose a near-by server which shows a light load.

1. In a terminal window, type
   . proton-cli c
   
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2. Use page-down (or down-arrow) key to access your country’s server list
   
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3. Once in your country’s listing, page-down (or down-arrow) key to a NON-P2P, “Streaming”-only server, near you, which shows a light load
   
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   I’ve seen my ProtonVPN switch to a lighter-load server, all on its own. And sometimes, when my system’s response time is slow, I will manually choose a different (lighter-load) server.
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4. And “Disconnect” before you power-down your computer.
   If you have the “kill switch” (purple switch icon at the right) activated, ProtonVPN could consider your purposeful power-down to be a simple, dropped network connection. No need to confuse the sweet app.

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