Proton Mail
Secure email that protects your privacy

Proton Mail is an encrypted email service based in Switzerland, trusted by over 100 million users. It uses end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption so that only the user can read their emails, with no scanning or profiling by the provider. It offers free and paid plans, is open source, and is protected by Swiss privacy law.
Proton Mail applies end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption so only the recipient can read messages, with servers based in Switzerland under strict privacy law.
Privacy-conscious individuals, journalists, activists, and organizations seeking secure email
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Proton
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