A better internet starts with privacy and freedom
Take control of your data with end-to-end encryption
Proton Mail
Protect your inbox from spam, tracking, and ads with an encrypted email account.
Proton Pass
Prevent data breaches by setting up strong passwords with an integrated password manager.
Proton Calendar
Keep your schedule private in a secure calendar app, because your life is your business.
Proton Docs
Work together in collaborative documents, knowing everything you write is secured.
With Proton, your data belongs to you,
not tech companies, governments, or hackers.
Fundamentally different
Proton was started in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN and shared a vision of an Internet that defends freedom and puts people first.
Our transparency, open-source software, and rigorous encryption have earned Proton millions of users around the world — and the recommendation of the United Nations.
Tech companies like Google or Apple define privacy as “nobody can exploit your data, except for us.” We believe nobody should exploit your data, period.
Our technology and business are based upon this fundamentally stronger definition of privacy, backed also by Swiss privacy laws.
Privacy for a better world
At Proton, we believe that a better world begins with privacy, and this is at the heart of everything we do. Privacy isn’t just something we talk about; it’s a deeply held conviction and the reason Proton was created in the first place.
We also believe in people before profits, and our primary shareholder is the nonprofit Proton Foundation, whose mission is to fight for an open internet that promotes freedom of speech and freedom of information.
Over 100 million people and businesses have signed up for Proton
End-to-end encryption
Our end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption mean that no one (not even Proton) has the technical means to access your data without your permission.
We don’t sell ads and can’t share your data. At Proton, privacy isn’t a promise, it’s mathematically ensured.
Swiss privacy
Proton is based in Switzerland, and your data does not go to the cloud. Instead, it stays under the protection of some of the world’s strongest privacy laws.
We are a neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.
Security made easy
Proton’s services are so simple and intuitive that anyone can use them. Encryption is automatic and seamless.
Easy Switch lets you import and encrypt your data from Google, Outlook, or other services in just a couple of clicks.
Open source and audited
Since we were founded by scientists, we know that trust is earned through transparency and peer review.
All our apps are open source and independently audited by security experts so that anyone can use them, inspect them, and trust them.
One account, any device
Access your email, files, calendars, passwords, and VPN anywhere.
Get Proton apps on all your devices (Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows, macOS, Linux, and more) with one Proton Account for all our privacy-by-default services.
Free forever
Privacy is a human right, so our services are always available for free, and our encryption tech is free as well.
Proton has no ads and does not sell your data. You can support the service by upgrading to a paid account with more features.
Our story begins at CERN, where the web was born
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and shared a vision for a more secure and private internet. We believe in technical excellence, integrity, and transparency.
Proton is led by scientists, including Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and we work for the public good.
Built by the community, for the community
Proton is a community-first organization, created through a public crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. Our only source of revenue is subscriptions from users.
We exist only to serve you, not advertisers or other third parties. By choosing Proton, you join a movement of millions of volunteers, contributors, and users creating an internet that puts people first.
Choose an internet where your privacy comes first
One account for all Proton services.
What the experts say about Proton
An alternative to the ad-based revenue model of free services like Gmail which actively scan your emails to deliver relevant ads to you online.
ProtonMail hosts its servers in Switzerland... so all user data is protected by strict Swiss privacy laws.
ProtonVPN has staked its reputation as a privacy-focused company.
Secure your business
In addition to protecting millions of individuals, Proton secures more than 10,000 businesses, including some of the world’s largest public and private organizations.
Learn how Proton can improve the security of your business and comply with data protection and privacy laws.
