This guide is set up into two parts: Part 1 is written for the person who has free access to internet already (such as in the USA) and wants to purchase a VPN account Part 2 is for the friend or family member in Iran who you want to share this VPN account with. Part 1: You are in a country with free internet, and want to help purchase a VPN account. a. Register for a brand new Proton Mail email account First you are going to want to register a new email account which will be used to register the VPN account. We recommend signing up for a free Proton Mail account.