ProtonMail
Yaser Rahmati | یاسر رحمتی
History and Background:
A. Founded:
ProtonMail was founded in 2013 by scientists who met at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research).
B. Location:
ProtonMail is based in Geneva, Switzerland, a country known for its strong privacy laws.
C. Mission:
The primary mission of ProtonMail is to provide secure, private communication that cannot be intercepted by third parties.
Key Features of ProtonMail
1. End-to-End Encryption:
Encryption at Rest and in Transit: Emails are encrypted on the server and during transmission.
Zero-Access Architecture: ProtonMail's zero-access architecture means that even ProtonMail's servers cannot decrypt and read user emails.
2. User Privacy:
No Tracking: ProtonMail does not track user activity or emails.
Anonymous Sign-Up: Users can create an account without providing personal information.
3. Open Source:
Transparency: ProtonMail's encryption algorithms and code are open source and publicly available for review.
Community Trust: The open-source nature builds trust within the security community and among users.
4. Security Features:
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds an extra layer of security to your account.
Secure Attachments: Attachments are encrypted and protected.
Self-Destructing Messages: Emails can be set to self-destruct after a specific period.
5. User-Friendly Interface:
Intuitive Design: The user interface is designed to be straightforward and easy to use, similar to other popular email services.
Cross-Platform Availability: Available on web browsers, iOS, and Android.
6. Secure Communication with Non-ProtonMail Users:
Password-Protected Emails: Allows sending encrypted emails to users who do not use ProtonMail by setting a password for the email.
7. No Ads:
Ad-Free Experience: ProtonMail does not serve ads to its users, ensuring a cleaner, less intrusive experience.
ProtonMail Plans
A. Free Plan:
Storage: 500 MB
Features: Limited features but includes end-to-end encryption, 150 messages per day, and basic support.
B. Paid Plans:
Plus Plan:
Storage: 5 GB
Features: Custom domains, 1,000 messages per day, priority support, labels, folders, and filters.
Professional Plan:
Storage: 5 GB per user
Features: Custom domains, multi-user support, priority support, and more advanced features tailored for business use.
Visionary Plan:
Storage: 20 GB
Features: All features of the Plus Plan, support for 10 email addresses, ProtonVPN included, and priority support.
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