Free for Starbucks customers

Psst... Your coffee shop WiFi is not as private as you think.

Every time you connect at Starbucks, your data travels through a shared network anyone on the same WiFi can intercept. Starbucks VPN encrypts your connection in seconds 100% free, forever, with no logs. Get it here:

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No data caps No logs ever Switzerland-based
A warm cup of coffee on a wooden table in a cafe
Encrypted & private AES-256 · WireGuard
100% Free forever
0 Restrictions
3 Free countries
AES-256 Military-grade
Why it matters

Built for the way you actually work from cafes

Public WiFi is convenient. It's also the easiest place for someone to watch what you're doing. Using a VPN at Starbucks protects you without slowing you down.

Bank-grade encryption

AES-256 wraps every packet you send, so passwords, messages, and banking sessions stay unreadable to anyone snooping on the Starbucks network.

Strict no-logs policy

Proton VPN is based in Switzerland and audited to prove it keeps zero records of your activity. What you browse at Starbucks stays at Starbucks.

WireGuard speed

Modern WireGuard protocol means you can stream, video call, and download at full speed — no buffering, no throttling, no coffee-shop slowdowns.

3 free server locations

Connect to servers in the US, Netherlands, and Japan at no cost. Upgrade anytime for 70+ countries — but you'll never need to.

One tap, every device

Native apps for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux. One free account covers all of them with no device limit.

Kill switch protection

If the VPN drops for even a second, the kill switch instantly cuts your connection so your real IP never leaks on the cafe network.

Setup in under 60 seconds

From open WiFi to encrypted in three steps

No technical knowledge required. If you can install an app, you can lock down your Starbucks connection.

1

Create a free account

Tap the button below, enter your email, and verify it. No credit card, no trial expiration, no catch.

2

Install the app

Download Proton VPN from the App Store, Google Play, or your desktop. Sign in with the account you made.

3

Tap "Quick Connect"

That's it. Your entire connection is now encrypted. Order your latte and browse the web with full privacy.

Start protecting my connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really free?
Yes. Proton VPN's free plan is genuinely free forever — no trial, no credit card, no data cap. It's funded by paid subscribers who choose to support privacy for everyone.
Why is Starbucks offering this?
They're not. We care about everyone's well being, including their digital wellbeing. Public WiFi will always be convenient, but it shouldn't cost you your privacy. We're pointing you to a trusted, free tool that makes any open network safer. Using a VPN on public WiFi is the best safe practice.
Does Starbucks see my browsing?
No. This is a redirect to Proton VPN's independent service. Starbucks does not operate the VPN, does not receive your traffic, and has no access to your Proton account or activity.
Will it slow down my connection?
Proton VPN's free plan doesn't artificially throttle speed. You may see a small overhead from encryption, but for browsing, streaming, and video calls at Starbucks, it's barely noticeable.
What devices are supported?
iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Chromebook, and most routers. One free account covers multiple devices simultaneously.
Is this an official Starbucks product?
No. Starbucks VPN is a customer-education pre-lander that connects you to Proton VPN's free plan. Proton VPN is an independent Swiss privacy service. Starbucks and Proton are separate companies.