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How to Create a Free ProtonMail Account
ProtonMail sets the standard for privacy and security
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 8, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail What to Know
On ProtonMail site > Sign Up > Free > Select Free Plan > Create Your Account > Username and domain > Password > Create Account.To download PGP key, log into ProtonMail account > Settings > Keys > Contact encryption keys > copy Fingerprint link.To turn on authentication logs, go to Settings > Security > Authentication Logs > Advanced > Submit. This article explains how to create a free ProtonMail account. Additional information covers how to download your public ProtonMail PGP key and how to obtain authentication logs. Your data is subject to the privacy laws of Switzerland where the service is located, not those of the European Union or the United States. How to Get Started With ProtonMail
Setting up a ProtonMail account is easy, and you don't have to share any personal information at all, although the service may log the IP address of your location when you sign up. To set up a new account at ProtonMail: Open a web browser and go to the ProtonMail sign-up page. Select Sign Up > Free > Select Free Plan. Alternatively, choose a premium ProtonMail account plan to get more storage, filters, and other features, and to support ProtonMail development. You can change your account type at any time after signing up. In the Create Your Account screen, go to the Username and domain section and enter the username you want to use for your ProtonMail email address. It's best to use lowercase characters in your username. You can use underscores, dashes, dots, and a few other characters, but they don't add to the uniqueness of your ProtonMail username. For example, ex.ample is the same username as example. In the Password section, enter the password you want to use and retype it to confirm. This is the password you will use to log in to your ProtonMail account. Optionally, in the Recovery email (optional) section, enter one of your alternate email addresses. If you need help remembering your account name or password, this is the address at which ProtonMail will contact you. Select Create Account. Securely Access ProtonMail
When you use a browser to access ProtonMail, log in at https://mail.protonmail.com/login and make sure the browser shows a verified and validated security certificate for the site. Look for a lock symbol in the address bar. ProtonMail and POP IMAP and SMTP
ProtonMail does not offer IMAP or POP access, and you cannot send email using your ProtonMail address via SMTP. You cannot set up ProtonMail in Microsoft Outlook, macOS Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, iOS Mail, or other email clients. Similarly, you cannot forward your ProtonMail to another address. Download Your Public ProtonMail PGP Key
Others can send you encrypted emails at ProtonMail as long as their email service provider uses inline OpenPGP, and they have your public PGP key. To share your public PGP key, upload it to a key server such as the MIT PGP public key server. From there, email programs can fetch the key automatically. To get a copy of the public PGP key for your ProtonMail email address: Open a web browser and sign in to your ProtonMail account. Select Settings. Go to the Keys tab. In the Contact encryption keys section, copy the Fingerprint link. Turn on Authentication Logs in ProtonMail
To have ProtonMail log all attempts to access your account and the IP address of each log-in attempt, turn on authentication logs. Select Settings. Go to the Security tab. In the Authentication Logs section, select Advanced. If prompted, enter your ProtonMail account password. Select Submit. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2022 How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Create a PlayStation Network Account How to Create a Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2 Account 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 D-Link DIR-600 Default Password How to Reset or Change Your Instagram Password How to Create a Password in Windows How to Access Yahoo Mail With Outlook How to Fix It When You're Locked Out of Your Gmail Account How to Permanently Delete Your Yahoo Mail Account How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password How to Connect to Your Home Router as an Administrator How to Create a New Outlook.com Email Account How to Set up a Twitter Account Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies