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Keep your emails private

Most email providers put your data at risk. Discover how Proton Mail ensures your data stays private forever.

Is privacy really that important?

Many think their emails aren't important enough to be targeted. But events like the 2016 Yahoo breach, which affected 3 billion accounts, show the risks. With years passing before the breach was even detected, hackers had plenty of time to sift through emails, possibly uncovering medical details, passport information, travel records, and purchase histories, leading to identity theft and fraud cases.

Does my email provider protect my privacy?

Most likely not. Most email services weren’t designed to protect your privacy. They can technically access your messages and profile you. For instance, Gmail can scan and sell your purchase data to advertisers, resulting in “personalized” ads. This approach by major tech players can lead to a skewed online experience, showing you content that only reinforces your existing views.

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Independently audited and open-source

What is private email exactly?

Private email services, like Proton Mail, use end-to-end encryption and other advanced security measures to ensure that only you and your recipients can see your messages. Send a secure email to a friend, and no one but you and them can read it. 

A privacy-focused email service is essential for 3 reasons.

- It makes sure you control your personal data

- It protects you against data breaches, phishing attacks and spoofing

- It enables you to be what you want and say what you want online.

Proton Mail has everything you need from a private email

If you want a genuinely private email service so you can take back control of your personal data, here are the main features to look out for:

Strong encryption everywhere

Proton Mail uses end-to-end and zero-access encryption, so only you and those you authorize have the key to access your emails.

No ads or tracking

Proton Mail collects no data and is only supported by subscribers who pay for access to premium features.

Open source and transparent

Proton Mail apps are both open source and independently audited. You can inspect the code yourself or read an expert’s assessment.

Effortless email migration

EasySwitch allows you to move your existing emails, calendars and contacts from Google, Yahoo and Outlook.

Plans and pricing

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Reviewed and approved by experts

A top choice

"If you’d like to reclaim at least some of your privacy, consider switching to an encrypted email provider that puts your security first, like Proton Mail. Its wealth of added features combined with effective end-to-end email encryption makes Proton Mail an Editors' Choice winner for email encryption service."

PC Mag, 2023

"An alternative to the ad-based revenue model of free services like Gmail which actively scan your emails to deliver relevant ads."

"Proton Mail stores your data using zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only you can access it."

"Proton Mail hosts its servers in Switzerland, so all user data is protected by Swiss privacy laws."

Trusted by 100,000,000 users worldwide

@dhh
Twitter user

I'm a big fan of @ProtonMail! They kept the light on for small tech, independent mail service providers while nobody else seemed to give a damn.

@shauno1369
Twitter user

I moved to @ProtonMail 2 years ago and never looked back. The feeling of freedom you get when you know you are not being tracked is uplifting.

@DebLRobison
Twitter user

You get what you pay for. In the case of big tech, if you pay nothing, you get used. I quit using Gmail and switched to @ProtonMail

@EddieUSAxyz
Twitter user

My Choice for a Gmail alternative? @ProtonMail - Been using a paid account for over 2 years and it's great. Good customer service also!

Mark Ruffalo
American actor and producer

I love my ProtonMail

Jack Dorsey
Twitter co-founder

My favorite email service

Move your Gmail emails in a couple of clicks

Proton Easy Switch lets you effortlessly move your existing emails, calendars and contacts from Google, Yahoo and Outlook.

Choose an email trusted by millions of users worldwide

Proton has several plans you can choose from. Paid plans support Proton’s mission to build a better internet where privacy is the default.

Millions of people worldwide trust Proton Mail to keep their communications private