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Windscribe

Free VPN for Linux.

10 GB a Month.No Credit Card.

Get Windscribe for Linux, with a full desktop app and standalone CLI for laptops, workstations, and headless systems.
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Windscribe for Linux, connected and sitting over the planet

Built for Linux

Windscribe runs on Linux as a full graphical app or a standalone CLI.
  • Operating System
    Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora & More
  • Architecture
    Open-Source GUI & Standalone CLI
  • Integration
    Native .deb & .rpm Packages
  • Interface
    Desktop, Terminal & SSH
Running headless? The CLI works independently, ready for scripts, cron jobs, and systemd units.
Windscribe chip artwork for the native Linux app

Privacy You Can Verify

How to install

Set Up Windscribe on Linux

  1. 1. Install
    Download the Windscribe Linux app or standalone CLI package for your distro.
  2. 2. Sign Up
    Create a Windscribe account, with or without an email address.
  3. 3. Connect
    Connect in the app, or run windscribe-cli connect best in Terminal.
Free vs Pro

What You Get for Free (and What Pro Adds)

Windscribe Free is the same app, same encryption, and same Firewall as Pro with a monthly data cap and fewer locations.
Data
Locations
Devices
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Core Features
PopularFree$0, forever
Data
10 GB per month: 2 GB before you confirm your email
Locations
10 countries: US, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and 6 more
Devices
Unlimited devices: No cap on phones, laptops, or consoles
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Limited: Preset ad, tracker, and malware blocklists
Core Features
All core features: Firewall, all 6 protocols, split tunneling
RecommendedProfrom $3/mo
Data
Unlimited: No strings attached
Locations
69+ countries, 135+ cities: The full suite of Windscribe locations
Devices
Unlimited devices: No cap on phones, laptops, or consoles
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Full R.O.B.E.R.T.: Full customization and custom rules
Core Features
All core features: Firewall, all 6 protocols, split tunneling
We're really free

Free Forever. Why?

Free is our marketing budget. We don't run ads, sell your data, or sneak you into a paid trial. Need more data or countries? Go Pro. Post about us on X and get an extra 5 GB every month. Yes, really.
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Power Features for Linux Users

Bring your own WireGuard or OpenVPN configs and let Windscribe drive them, leak protection included.
Testimonials

Loved & Trusted by Over 100 Million Users

Why Install Windscribe on Linux

  • Snooping ISPs
    With Windscribe on, your traffic is encrypted, so there's a lot less for anyone on the line to read.
  • P2P Throttling
    Encrypted traffic is much harder to identify, which makes it much harder for ISPs to pick on your torrent traffic.
  • Self-Hosting Exposure
    Set up your home game server through Windscribe to hide your IP from players.
  • Geo-Restricted Content
    Connect through locations in 69+ countries to access region-specific content where available.
Protocols

Connect on Any Network

Windscribe offers 6 different protocols to choose from, along with over 20 different connection ports, for both Free and Pro users.
  • WireGuard®
    Latest next-generation VPN protocol that offers record-breaking speeds. Connect on 6 different ports.
  • IKEv2
    Offers fastest connection times and high speeds on most networks.
  • OpenVPN (TCP)
    OpenVPN over TCP. Helpful on restrictive networks. Connect on 11 different ports.
  • OpenVPN (UDP)
    OpenVPN over UDP. The de facto VPN standard for years. Connect on 6 different ports.
  • Stealth
    OpenVPN masked to look like HTTPS traffic. Helpful on restrictive networks. Connect on 11 ports.
  • WSTunnel
    OpenVPN masked to look like WebSocket traffic. Helpful on restrictive networks.
"WireGuard" is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld. Open Source Software Attributions.

Get Windscribe
for Linux

A native Linux app, a full-featured CLI, and a firewall that blocks leaks before they happen, with 10 GB free every month. What more do you need?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Windscribe on a headless Linux server?

Yes. Windscribe's standalone CLI runs without a desktop interface, so you can manage it remotely over SSH and automate connections with scripts, cron, or systemd.

Why not just roll my own WireGuard tunnel?

You can, if maintaining servers is your preferred hobby. Windscribe gives you a global network, R.O.B.E.R.T. ad and tracker blocking, and IP rotation where available, without maintaining the infrastructure yourself. But sure, you do you!

Is there a free VPN for Linux?

Yes. Windscribe offers a free Linux app and CLI with 2 GB of monthly data. Add and confirm an email to get 10 GB per month, with no credit card required.

Which Linux distros does Windscribe support?

Windscribe supports Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/CentOS, Arch, and openSUSE on AMD64, plus Debian/Ubuntu on ARM64. The GUI needs a desktop environment; headless systems use the CLI.

Does Windscribe have a GUI for Linux, or just a command line?

Both. Use the graphical Linux app when you want point-and-click control, or the standalone CLI when your natural habitat is a terminal window.

Can I use WireGuard or OpenVPN configs?

Yes. Pro and Build-a-Plan users can generate and download Windscribe WireGuard or OpenVPN configurations for supported devices. The desktop app itself is not an importer for arbitrary third-party tunnels.

Is a free VPN on Linux actually safe?

It depends on the provider. Windscribe's free plan uses the same core VPN encryption and no-logs approach as paid plans, without ads or a credit card requirement.