Data collected from proton.me on 28 January 2026
What is Proton?
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN. Their mission: to protect civil liberties online by making a secure and private internet accessible to everyone.
100+ million users: Based in Switzerland, protected by the world's strictest privacy laws. Proton is entirely community-funded.
The Proton Ecosystem
Proton offers a complete ecosystem of privacy-focused services that work seamlessly together:
Proton Mail
End-to-end encrypted email that no one else can read - not even Proton. Available as a free account or with premium features. Works in your browser or via mobile apps.
Proton VPN
A fast, secure VPN that encrypts your internet connection and hides your location. With servers in over 110 countries and a free tier without ads or data limits.
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for all your files. Upload, organize, and share files securely. A private alternative to Google Drive and Dropbox.
Proton Calendar
An encrypted calendar that keeps your appointments and personal information private. Syncs seamlessly with Proton Mail and is available on all your devices.
Proton Pass
A password manager that securely stores all your passwords with end-to-end encryption. Includes email aliases to protect your real email address from spam and tracking.
Why Switzerland?
Proton is based in Switzerland for good reasons:
Swiss privacy laws are among the strictest in the world and are constitutionally protected.
Switzerland falls outside the jurisdiction of the EU and US, providing additional protection.
Switzerland's renowned neutrality contributes to the security and independence of services.
Key Benefits
No one, not even Proton, can read your data
All apps are open source and independently audited
All products have a free version without ads
Available on web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux
Hosted in Switzerland with strict privacy protection
Get Started with Proton
Ready to protect your digital life? Create a free Proton account and get access to encrypted email, VPN, cloud storage and more.
Privacy for everyone, made in Switzerland
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