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 protonvpn-cli login YOUR_USERNAME
 protonvpn-cli connect --fastest
+</code>
+====== Using ProtonVPN CLI on Ubuntu ======
+This guide explains how to install and use ProtonVPN via the command-line interface (CLI) on Ubuntu.
+===== Requirements =====
+  * Ubuntu system (any desktop environment)
+  * ProtonVPN account
+  * sudo/root access
+===== Step 1: Install the CLI tool =====
+If the ProtonVPN repository is already added, simply run:
+<code bash>
+sudo apt install protonvpn-cli
+</code>
+If not, follow the repository setup instructions from the GUI installation page.
+===== Step 2: Initialize the CLI =====
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli init
+</code>
+This will prompt you to choose:
+  * VPN protocol (OpenVPN or WireGuard)
+  * DNS settings
+  * Kill switch behavior
+  * Auto-connect options
+===== Step 3: Log in =====
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli login YOUR_USERNAME
+</code>
+Replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with your actual ProtonVPN account name.
+===== Step 4: Connect to VPN =====
+To connect to the fastest available server:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli connect --fastest
+</code>
+To connect to a specific country:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli connect DE
+</code>
+To disconnect:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli disconnect
+</code>
+===== Step 5: Status and Diagnostics =====
+Check connection status:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli status
+</code>
+View current IP and server:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli info
+</code>
+===== Optional Commands =====
+Enable kill switch:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli killswitch --on
+</code>
+Enable auto-connect on boot:
+<code bash>
+protonvpn-cli configure --autoconnect on
 </code>
 ===== References =====
-  * https://protonvpn.com/support/official-linux-vpn-ubuntu/
+  * https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-vpn-tool/