Proton

Proton is privacy for everyone

Welcome to a better internet where privacy and freedom come first

With Proton, your data belongs to you, not tech companies, governments, or hackers

Our encrypted services help you fight for a better internet that is secure and private by default.

Proton is privacy you can trust

Proton provides easy-to-use encrypted email, calendar, file storage, and VPN built on the principle of your data, your rules.

Your privacy is ensured by strong encryption, open-source code, and Swiss privacy laws.

Protect your communications with encrypted email that is private by default.

Your calendar is a record of your life. Keep it safe with our encrypted calendar.

Secure your files with encrypted cloud storage that gives you control of your data.

Your gateway to online freedom. Access blocked content and browse privately.

Proton Pass secures your passwords and identity with end-to-end encryption.

Fundamentally different

Fundamentally different

Most tech companies, whether it’s Google or Apple, define privacy as “nobody can exploit your data except for us.” - We disagree. We believe nobody should be able to exploit your data.

Our technology and business are based upon this fundamentally stronger definition of privacy, backed also by Swiss privacy laws.

Privacy for a better world

Privacy for a better world

At Proton, we believe that a better world begins with privacy, and our mission is at the heart of everything we do. Privacy isn’t just something we talk about; it’s a deeply held core belief and the reason Proton was created in the first place.

We believe in people before profits, and we use our resources 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 means 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. This means all user data is protected by strict Swiss privacy laws.

We are a neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.

Security made easy

Proton’s encrypted services are so simple and intuitive that anyone can use them.

Easy Switch lets you instantly import and encrypt your data from Google, Outlook, or other services in just a couple of clicks.

Open source & audited

As a company created by former scientists, we believe strongly 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

Proton apps are available on all devices (Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows, Mac, Linux, and more), and with one Proton account, you can use all of our privacy-by-default services.

Proton apps have advanced anti-censorship technologies built-in, so you can access your email, files, calendar, passwords and VPN even from countries with limited online freedom.

Free forever

We believe that privacy is a human right, and that's why Proton services are always available for free and our encryption technology is free software.

Proton has no ads and does not sell your data. You can support the service by upgrading to a paid account with more features.

Forbes
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.
Wall Street Journal
ProtonMail hosts its servers in Switzerland... so all user data is protected by strict Swiss privacy laws.
PCMag
ProtonVPN has staked its reputation as a privacy-focused company.

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.

Read our story

Built by the community, for the community

Proton is a community-first organization, created through a public crowdfunding campaign, and built with community input. To this day, Proton's 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.

Our community
Use Proton’s zero-access encryption and end-to-end encryption to secure your business.
Proton Business

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.