Anyone heard of Proton mail, use it? Recommend?
Says it is private - is it?

Sorry, I wanted to reply, but it's about email... I thought it was about VPN

I do not use it but it always comes up in "best email providers"

Plus point - based in EU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_Mail

Free only gets you 1 email address. It is an encrytpted service - depends on how paranoid you are - rule number 1 - do not put anything insecure / controversial in your emails.

The old usenet gang will know this one ubj pbaprearq ner lbh

Give it a try and let us know your thoughts on the service.

I lost my old long standing email when I dumped Virgin Media but still have a couple of gmail accounts also a dubious safe-mail.net (really old-fashioned interface but good as a backup) Also gmx.com, free, plenty storage, ok even with adverts.

A lot of sites I frequent use Proton. Have no experience with this myself but do know it's been around for quite a long time. Usually used for someone who wants complete control of their email as I understand it (i.e, no one can supposedly read your emails but you). Let me know if you decide to use Proton and how you like it, Sallyanne.

Would recommend Proton or Tuta for privacy and security. Both offer post-quantum protection.

Have had a gmail for quite a long time now. They are about to change quite a few things which is why I'm thinking about changing - also so they don't know all about me.

Thanks for your replies everyone. I have encounted only a few spammers using Proton so wondered if it was good to go with this but then they can and do use anything.

Rich, I saw it is based in Switzerland. I might try it and keep my gmail for a bit. No I am not really paranoid. Might get rid of duckduckgo as it is supposed to stop trackers and then send on to your selected email which is what Proton is supposed to do, (stop trackers).

If I remember I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for the recommendation 0111111