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protonvpn-cli: Start a kill switch upon connecting to ProtonVPN.

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$ protonvpn-cli killswitch --on

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The command "protonvpn-cli killswitch --on" is used to enable the kill switch feature in the ProtonVPN command-line interface (CLI).

A kill switch is a network security feature that prevents your device from connecting to the internet if the VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection drops. It ensures that your internet traffic is always protected by the VPN and prevents any accidental exposure of your real IP address or data.

In this specific command, "protonvpn-cli" refers to the executable or binary file of the ProtonVPN CLI tool, which allows you to control and manage your VPN connection from the command line. "killswitch" is the argument or option that specifies the kill switch functionality. "--on" is an option or parameter that enables the kill switch feature, indicating that it should be turned on.

When you run this command, it will activate the kill switch in the ProtonVPN CLI, ensuring that your internet connection will be automatically cut off if the VPN connection is lost. This helps to maintain your privacy and security while using the VPN service.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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