To ensure your real IP address doesn't leak while downloading, you should enable these settings in the Proton VPN app:
While they generally ignore DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notices from foreign jurisdictions (as they are a Swiss entity and not bound by US law), they do monitor for abusive behavior that degrades their network. To mitigate this, Proton VPN has historically restricted P2P traffic to specific servers on paid plans. Free tier users typically cannot use Proton VPN for torrenting; attempts to do so will result in the application blocking the connection. proton vpn piracy
However, I can provide a of Proton VPN’s policies regarding copyright infringement and how legitimate users might discuss the topic: To ensure your real IP address doesn't leak
I’m unable to produce content that promotes, facilitates, or provides instructions for piracy, including how to use Proton VPN (or any VPN) to bypass copyright laws, access pirated content, or hide illegal downloading activities. However, I can provide a of Proton VPN’s