How to Open a Proton Email Account. Proton provides privacy and security to its customers. Their accounts are ad-free, and they also do not sell your data or spy on their users. They also offer encrypted end-to-end emails which allows you to control your data.
How to Open a Proton Mail Account
When signing up, you can do so anonymously without giving an email or phone number but they can require human verification. Follow the steps below to create a Proton Account.
- Go to the https://account.proton.me/signup?currency=EUR sign-up page from your browser.
- Choose your preferred username in the Username box. This is the one you will use for your email.
- Select your domain either @proton.me or @protonmail.co. The one selected by default is @proton.me.
- Fill in a strong password in the Password box. The password should be at least eight characters.
- Type the password again to confirm it.
- Click on Create account.
- Choose to continue with the free account. However, if you want more features, choose Mail Plus.
- If asked to confirm if you are human, tick on the I am human option and proceed with the Captcha. You can also choose to do Email or SMS verification.
- Choose a Display name. However, this step is optional. This is the name people will see whenever you send an email. Then Click Next.
- Fill in an optional email address or phone number. These are the details that you can use to recover an account.
- Click on Save Selected or Maybe Later and you can proceed to your Proton account.
Improving Account Security
You can face a hard time trying to follow through an account recovery process. For this reason, it is crucial to know how you can keep your account safe and secure. This protects it from unauthorized access and potential hacking attempts. Follow the tips below.
- Enabling a two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. It adds an extra layer of security by requiring a verification code in addition to your password.
- Regularly update your password and ensure it is unique and strong. Avoid using easily guessable information like your name or birthdate. Also, include letters, numbers and special characters in the password.
- Be cautious of phishing attempts. Always verify the authenticity of any emails or links before providing any personal information.
- Keep your devices and operating systems up to date with the latest security patches to minimize vulnerabilities. These companies release safety features in this release to ensure your devices and OS are secure.
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