Proton.me accounts

{{htr--1}}Proton Mail (accessible via proton.me/mail) is a Swiss‑based, end‑to‑end encrypted email service designed with a focus on privacy and security. Here’s what sets it apart:{{htr--2}}{{htr--3}}{{htr--4}}---{{htr--5}}{{htr--6}}? Core Features{{htr--7}}{{htr--8}}1. End‑to‑end & zero‑access encryption{{htr--9}}{{htr--10}}All messages are encrypted on your device before being sent. Proton’s servers can’t read your emails or hand them over—only you (and intended recipients) have the keys .{{htr--11}}{{htr--12}}2. Strong privacy protections{{htr--13}}{{htr--14}}Located in Switzerland, Proton falls under strict privacy laws (outside US/EU surveillance). They don’t track or serve ads, and encryption technology is automatic and open-source .{{htr--15}}{{htr--16}}3. Open-source & independently audited{{htr--17}}{{htr--18}}Clients on web, iOS, Android, and Proton Bridge for desktop are open-source and regularly audited—providing transparency and trust .{{htr--19}}{{htr--20}}4. Built-in privacy tools{{htr--21}}{{htr--22}}Password‑protected and self‑destructing emails (auto‑expire) {{htr--23}}{{htr--24}}Tracker and phishing protection, including link‑confirmation popups {{htr--25}}{{htr--26}}Two‑factor authentication including hardware keys {{htr--27}}{{htr--28}}{{htr--29}}5. Extra security: Proton Sentinel{{htr--30}}{{htr--31}}Optional advanced protection against account takeover, combining AI-based threat detection with human analysts .{{htr--32}}{{htr--33}}{{htr--34}}---{{htr--35}}{{htr--36}}? Domain Options: @proton.me vs others{{htr--37}}{{htr--38}}**@proton.me** — Default modern domain since 2022 {{htr--39}}{{htr--40}}**@protonmail.com** — Legacy option, still available {{htr--41}}{{htr--42}}**@pm.me** — Shorter alias for paid users {{htr--43}}{{htr--44}}**@protonmail.ch** — For users who signed up before 2016 {{htr--45}}{{htr--46}}{{htr--47}}All domains enjoy the same encryption, functionality, and privacy protections. Some users choose proton.me for simplicity, while pm.me offers brevity. Domain choice won’t affect your security .{{htr--48}}{{htr--49}}{{htr--50}}---{{htr--51}}{{htr--52}}? Plans & Ecosystem{{htr--53}}{{htr--54}}Free plan: 1 GB storage, 150 emails/day, 1 address, basic features {{htr--55}}{{htr--56}}Plus / Unlimited: More storage, addresses, aliases, custom domains, Proton Bridge, desktop app, etc. {{htr--57}}{{htr--58}}Proton Scribe: AI writing assistant for paid users (free trial available); runs locally without compromising privacy {{htr--59}}{{htr--60}}Proton ecosystem: Includes Proton VPN, Drive, Calendar, Pass—all accessible through a single account {{htr--61}}{{htr--62}}---{{htr--63}}{{htr--64}}? Reputation & Reviews{{htr--65}}{{htr--66}}Proton Mail is widely regarded as the top secure email service—praised for its interface, strong encryption, and Swiss jurisdiction. It's consistently ranked best among private email providers .{{htr--67}}{{htr--68}}{{htr--69}}---{{htr--70}}{{htr--71}}✅ In summary{{htr--72}}{{htr--73}}Proton Mail is your choice if you care deeply about privacy, encryption, and data sovereignty. It’s user-friendly yet strong on security—and its modern domain @proton.me wraps it all in a sleek, private package.{{htr--74}}