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Proton is privacy by default

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.

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Reasons why over 70 million people and businesses have signed up for Proton

Your data, your rules

Proton uses zero-access encryption wherever possible. This helps ensure nobody, not even Proton, can decrypt, access, or share any of your personal information. We don’t serve ads and can’t share your data with advertisers.

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 services are so easy to use that anyone can use them. Easy Switch lets you instantly import and encrypt your data from Google or other services with a single click.

Your data, your rules

Proton uses zero-access encryption wherever possible. This helps ensure nobody, not even Proton, can decrypt, access, or share any of your personal information. We don’t serve ads and can’t share your data with advertisers.

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 services are so easy to use that anyone can use them. Easy Switch lets you instantly import and encrypt your data from Google or other services with a single click.

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.

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Forbes

ProtonMail hosts its servers in Switzerland... so all user data is protected by strict Swiss privacy laws.

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Wall Street Journal

ProtonVPN has staked its reputation as a privacy-focused company.

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Our story begins at CERN, where the web was born

Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN and united over a shared vision of a more secure and private internet. We are scientists, engineers, and specialists working to protect civil liberties online.

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We believe a better world starts with privacy

Proton is building a better internet where privacy is the default and where you are in control. Join the fight for privacy and protect your data with Proton’s privacy-first online services.

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Secure your business

In addition to millions of individuals, Proton also secures over 10,000 enterprises, including many of the world’s largest public and private organizations. Learn how our enterprise solutions help organizations prevent data breaches and comply with data protection and privacy laws.