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Posted 4 August 2023
Proton Pass - Free & Unlimited passwords+devices, high-security, open-source Password Manager for browsers (via extensions), iOS & Android
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Out of Beta & now available for free for everyone (since June2023)... techadvisor.com/art…tml
From the makers of... Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive & Proton VPN comes a free password manager that puts privacy first.
Proton is the leader in privacy, having created Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email service, and a privacy-first ecosystem that serves over 100 million accounts.
- You can also use Proton Pass via our browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Brave and Edge.
How do I access Proton Pass?
- To start using Proton Pass, sign up for a Proton account and then download the Proton Pass app for your device using the buttons above. If you were previously using another password manager, you can then export your passwords from that password manager and import them into Proton Pass.
- If you are using Proton Pass for iOS or Android, you can enable autofill in your devices settings to allow Proton Pass to automatically enter your passwords for websites.
- If you are using Proton Pass in your browser, autofill will be enabled by default.
What’s included in Proton’s free password manager?
- All security features... Because Proton services are used by activists, journalists, and others with the highest security needs, we include all security features in our free services.
- Our free password manager includes all security features from our paid offerings, with the same state-of-the-art encryption, and like all Proton services, is independently audited for security.
Why we offer a free password manager
- Proton was created in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN and was funded by the European Commission’s research program.
From the makers of... Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive & Proton VPN comes a free password manager that puts privacy first.
Proton is the leader in privacy, having created Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email service, and a privacy-first ecosystem that serves over 100 million accounts.
Proton Pass benefits
Why Proton Pass?
- Use for free on all your devices
- Unlimited passwords and notes
- Supports unlimited devices and automatically syncs data across multiple devices and browsers
- Hide-my-email aliases protect your email from data breaches
- End-to-end encrypted notes
- Protected by Swiss privacy laws
- Open-source and audited
- Ad-free
Getting started tutorial
Review: Should You Use Proton Pass Password Manager?
Install/download links
- Android play.google.com/sto…ass
- iOS apps.apple.com/us/…629
- Chrome / Brave / Edge extensions chrome.google.com/web…kde
- Firefox extension addons.mozilla.org/en-…ss/
- Android play.google.com/sto…ass
- iOS apps.apple.com/us/…629
- Chrome / Brave / Edge extensions chrome.google.com/web…kde
- Firefox extension addons.mozilla.org/en-…ss/
What platforms is Proton Pass available on?
- Proton Pass is available to download as an app on iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.- You can also use Proton Pass via our browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Brave and Edge.
How do I access Proton Pass?
- To start using Proton Pass, sign up for a Proton account and then download the Proton Pass app for your device using the buttons above. If you were previously using another password manager, you can then export your passwords from that password manager and import them into Proton Pass.
- If you are using Proton Pass for iOS or Android, you can enable autofill in your devices settings to allow Proton Pass to automatically enter your passwords for websites.
- If you are using Proton Pass in your browser, autofill will be enabled by default.
What’s included in Proton’s free password manager?
- All security features... Because Proton services are used by activists, journalists, and others with the highest security needs, we include all security features in our free services.
- Our free password manager includes all security features from our paid offerings, with the same state-of-the-art encryption, and like all Proton services, is independently audited for security.
Why we offer a free password manager
- Proton was created in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN and was funded by the European Commission’s research program.
- Proton has no venture capital investors, and we exist to serve the community and the public good.
- Proton Pass is free forever, with no catches and no gimmicks.
- Our free password manager is supported by paying users. If you would like to support our work, consider upgrading your planaccount.proton.me/pas…nup
- Our free password manager is supported by paying users. If you would like to support our work, consider upgrading your planaccount.proton.me/pas…nup
What is the most secure way to store my passwords?
A password manager is the more secure way to keep your passwords safe. Password managers store and automatically fill in your login credentials for you. Proton Pass uses end-to-end encryption to provide an additional layer of security for your passwords.
Comparison with a few other free password managers - LastPass, BitWarden & Chrome inbuit Password Manager...
A password manager is the more secure way to keep your passwords safe. Password managers store and automatically fill in your login credentials for you. Proton Pass uses end-to-end encryption to provide an additional layer of security for your passwords.
Comparison with a few other free password managers - LastPass, BitWarden & Chrome inbuit Password Manager...
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About the company proton.me/about
We believe a better world starts with privacy and digital freedom
We launched Proton in the summer of 2014 after a successful public crowdfunding campaign in which over 10,000 individuals donated over $500,000 to bring our shared vision to life. Since then, Proton AG (Switzerland) has grown to become the world's leading privacy company, used by millions globally, but we have never forgotten our humble beginnings.
It started with the World Wide Web
Ever since it was created at CERN in 1991, the World Wide Web has revolutionized our lives. However, for many of us, the only way to benefit from the internet today is to hand over vast amounts of personal data to companies that prioritize profits over privacy. In many parts of the world, governments abuse this data to limit the freedom of their citizens.
We created Proton to provide an alternative
Proton was born out of a desire to build an internet that puts people before profits, create a world where everyone is in control of their digital lives, and make digital freedom a reality. In this new world, you can communicate with whomever you want, protect your data and identity, avoid having your data sold, and safeguard against cybercrime.
We believe a better world starts with privacy and digital freedom
We launched Proton in the summer of 2014 after a successful public crowdfunding campaign in which over 10,000 individuals donated over $500,000 to bring our shared vision to life. Since then, Proton AG (Switzerland) has grown to become the world's leading privacy company, used by millions globally, but we have never forgotten our humble beginnings.
It started with the World Wide Web
Ever since it was created at CERN in 1991, the World Wide Web has revolutionized our lives. However, for many of us, the only way to benefit from the internet today is to hand over vast amounts of personal data to companies that prioritize profits over privacy. In many parts of the world, governments abuse this data to limit the freedom of their citizens.
We created Proton to provide an alternative
Proton was born out of a desire to build an internet that puts people before profits, create a world where everyone is in control of their digital lives, and make digital freedom a reality. In this new world, you can communicate with whomever you want, protect your data and identity, avoid having your data sold, and safeguard against cybercrime.
Proton exists to serve the world
Our first and only obligation is always to the Proton community, not advertisers or other third parties. We do not compromise your trust by selling your data and never will. We are committed to fighting for privacy and freedom online and will always stand up to defend an internet that serves the interests of all people.
More details at Community Updates
Edited by Crossbow, 13 August 2023
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sorted byPlease take time to read the details in the deal post, look at the comparison chart, watch the videos, read reviews, visit the website & try it out for yourself to see if it's for you.
Might take some time getting used to in the beginning, but hopefully that'll change in no time & you'll never look back. (edited)
1. Passwords are only part of the equation
- Proton Pass is more than a password manager, it’s also an identity manager that helps to protect your privacy
- Create a unique email alias for each website. Your email address is your identity. Proton Pass helps you protect your email address by generating unique email aliases for each of your online accounts.
- By using hide-my-email aliases, in the event that any of the services where you have an account is hacked, malicious actors cannot discover your real email address.
- Furthermore, if your email alias is sold or leaked by a third party, you can easily disable it to stop spam.
2. Metadata encryption
- Passwords are not the only sensitive data a password manager contains.
- Metadata, such as the websites you have accounts with, is also extremely sensitive as it may reveal your email, browsing history, political views, and other information you want to keep private.
- Proton Pass doesn’t just encrypt the password field but applies end-to-end encryption to all fields, including usernames, web addresses, and all data contained in your encrypted notes.
- This data is never available to Proton and consequently also cannot be extracted by third parties.
3. Swiss privacy
- As a company based in Switzerland, Proton is protected by some of the world’s strongest privacy laws and outside US and EU jurisdiction.
- We are prohibited from sharing the little user data we have with any foreign authorities, and under no circumstances, are we able to decrypt the data you save in Proton Pass.
4. Protect more than just your passwords
- Proton Pass provides more security for free.
- Protect your privacy online with an included VPN service and end-to-end encrypted cloud storage.
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 proton.me/sup…ort
Proton Pass makes it easy to migrate from other popular password managers, with built-in support for importing passwords and other data from the following applications:
- 1Password
- Bitwarden
- Dashlane
- KeePass and KeePassXC
- Keeper
- LastPass
- Chrome browser
- Firefox
- Brave
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
We are always working to expand this list.- - -
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 proton.me/sup…ort
You can also export your Pass data as a JSON file and import it into other password managers or keep it as an offline backup.
- How to export from Proton Pass
- How to export from Proton Pass (encrypted)
- How to use the encrypted PGP file
- How to import data exported from Proton Pass to Proton Pass
_ _ _The 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 version has a few added enhancements & will never run out of support or added features, so please support them if you can or think you'll need the extras soon...
- Create up to 20 vaults 𝘃𝘀 a single vault on free
- Create unlimited number of aliases 𝘃𝘀 a limit of 10 aliases on free
- Unlimited built-in two-factor authenticator 𝘃𝘀 support for only 3x 2FA logins on free
- Unlimited end-to-end encrypted notes & custom fields 𝘃𝘀 some limitations on free
Some of these added features can be trialled for free for 7 days proton.me/sup…ial𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 €𝟭 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿... so if the price increases in the future, you'll still keep paying the same price forever account.proton.me/pas…nup
Can't be arsed manually configure all passwords again but that's what happens when sticking to one company. Out of 100+ passwords, only 6 got imported.
I would recommend to just start fresh but maybe do just the top 10-20 sites first give it a few days since you may find something that your last manager software did better then the new one or vice versa.
Out of the 100 I exported id say 80% got done ok, but if it actually worked properly on the new manager was another issue since it was equallly hit and miss.
Another popular free open-source pw-manager Bitwarden also has an enhanced paid-for version bitwarden.com/pri…ng/- many people on this thread have expressed their appreciation for it, without saying 'hardly free and unlimited'. Proton Pass has more features than Bitwarden & is already unlimited in many ways.
𝗖𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
Passkeys are will also follow suit apparently theverge.com/202…2ee
The password manager won’t have support for passkeys at launch, however. Proton spokesperson Will Moore tells The Verge that while it’s part of the company’s “long term roadmap,” it believes “passwords are not going away anytime soon as passkey adoption will not happen overnight.”
More info here:
proton.me/blog/climate-activist-arrest
Proton VPN does not log any user data. (edited)
- As a company based in Switzerland, Proton is protected by some of the world’s strongest privacy laws and outside US and EU jurisdiction.
- We are prohibited from sharing the little user data we have with any foreign authorities, and under no circumstances, are we able to decrypt the data you save in Proton Pass.
Its not bad by any means, quick installation and successfully imported probably 95% perhaps the best import yet of the many password managers I have used just a few notes were missing.
But the layout and overall usage of Proton Pass feels claustrophobic, its like you are using an App within another App. I tried this with Chrome browser extension, so added the protonpass icon to top bar and immediately upon clicking it its a small window on the top right like with most but you can't open it full screen so you are confined to managing the entire Protonpass/App in a small window you can't even full your notes fully since half the text its cut off due to the small window! Lastpass you can click the browser icon and click vault and get a full screen display of your entire App making it a more simple and easier to manage your passwords, notes, credit cards etc
I have seen the same thing with other Password Managers doing this, maybe they are trying to make it more mobile phone and App friendly so maybe its becoming Rare the PC and Laptop but am old skool I prefer to surf on the PC/Laptop and Monitor when able.
Its still decent, nice to see the proton icon appearing in several website username/password fields and it works with autofill well. I did not bother to test it on Phone apps, it might be better there.
I think its an excellent early attempt for the Proton Pass team, but they are sadly playing catch up to several others that are already experienced in this field for many more years.
You're right, they are also trying to cater to all platforms & I also prefer to use a PC/laptop, except when I'm out & about, relaxing watching TV or in bed.
Can I ask if you're using a free / paid-for version of LP? (For those who aren't familiar... using LP on more than one platform is chargeable).
I'm using LP free on desktop/laptop, but hopefully will be using this soon on my Android phone - currently use the convenient but less secure+restrictive Google Password Mgr & KeePass2Android app - this is secure & non-restrictive, but not the fastest or most convenient!
Does anyone know how to get around this without having to pay for 2 separate 2 year ultimate subs please?
Either way, move your passwords off your browser and look into a password manager in general.
I have considered a 3rd party password manager, this looks pretty good in the video.
After last pass got a breach I'm a bit weary about these products and stopped using last pass how is this different.... Would appreciate some insight (edited)
"Why we offer a free password manager
Proton was created in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN and was funded by the European Commission’s research program. Proton has no venture capital investors, and we exist to serve the community and the public good. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀.
Our free password manager is supported by paying users. If you would like to support our work, consider upgrading your plan."
Also touched upon here by emptypocketz hotukdeals.com/com…377
Main downside, LP free version is limited to a single platform. (edited)
But as soon as I can get around to trying it & importing passwords, will definitely be looking into moving to this as the main one & seeing how it goes.
This seems much less restrictive & more convenient to use across platforms+devices, plus has the extra features over most others. I'll maintain the other pw-managers as backups. (edited)
I have proton mail already, thinking of moving to this too.
Edit: Scrap that. I can't stack the £1 a month onto my current plan, need to get a higher tier all around. (edited)
The comparison chart is misleading as it lists paid features?
Proton Pass Windows app now available proton.me/blo…app (edited)
Basically it doesn't look to need a master password, ideally I'd like that on every use. (edited)
'If you use a browser other than Safari on your Apple device, or you use multiple operating systems and jump between browsers, then you'll want a different password management solution. Keychain can be used in Chrome, but only on devices that support iCloud for Windows. So not Macs, iPhones, or Android smartphones.'
Also important to check whether it has changed its stance on IP logs since then. As it had removed these before in its terms and conditions.