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Proton Mail is very much a work in progress, as a result, we will be frequently releasing new versions with bugfixes and additional features. Whenever a new version is released, it is usually good practice to clear your browser cache before continuing to use Proton Mail.

A good website we recommend for instructions on how to do this can be found here:

https://kb.iu.edu/d/ahic(new window)

Another website that provides information quickly (for the lazy), but doesn’t cover all cases is this one:

http://youareprobablycached.com/(new window)

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We are scientists, engineers, and specialists from around the world drawn together by a shared vision of protecting freedom and privacy online. Proton was born out of a desire to build an internet that puts people before profits, and we're working to create a world where everyone is in control of their digital lives.

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