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protonvpn-cli: Display connection status.
$ protonvpn-cli status
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The "protonvpn-cli status" command is used to display the current status of the ProtonVPN command-line interface (CLI). ProtonVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that provides encrypted and private internet connections.

When you execute the "protonvpn-cli status" command, it will provide information about the following aspects of the ProtonVPN CLI:

  1. Connection Status: It displays whether the VPN connection is currently active or not. If it is connected, it will show the connection details such as the VPN server location and the IP address you are connected to.

  2. Account Status: It shows the account status associated with the ProtonVPN CLI. This includes details like the account type (e.g., Free, Plus, Visionary), the active plan, and the remaining subscription duration.

  3. Tor Status (if available): If you have enabled the Tor functionality within the ProtonVPN CLI, it will display the Tor status. This includes whether Tor is currently connected or not.

Overall, the "protonvpn-cli status" command provides a concise summary of the current state of your ProtonVPN CLI, including connection and account details, allowing you to quickly check if your VPN connection is active and review important account information.

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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