Proton Mail offers a shortened email address — pm.me and proton.me — that you can use instead of the longer version: protonmail.com. People often struggle spelling out protonmail.com and opting for the shorter version helps.
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In this article, we’ll explain how to activate your ProtonMail short domain. Whether you prefer a completely free option or a premium subscription, we have all the information you need. But before that, let us understand why you should switch to a shortened ProtonMail address.
Why use a shortened Proton Mail?
A shortened Proton Mail email address offers some benefits, such as:
- Easy to remember: Shorter email addresses are easier to remember.
- Professional look: A concise email address looks cleaner and more professional.
- Time-saving and fewer errors: Typing a shortened email address is quicker, especially on mobile. A short email address will also lead to fewer typos.
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How to activate your shortened Proton Mail address?
In this section, we’ll provide two methods by which you can activate your shortened Proton Mail address:
Method 1: By subscribing to the paid plans
Step 1: Open Proton Mail and navigate to your profile icon at the top right of the screen. Now, select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Find and click Messages and Composition on the left panel.
Step 3: Under the Short Domain heading, you will have an option to activate your email for a short domain. Click on Send messages with @pm.me.
To activate a short domain like ‘pm.me’, Proton Mail requires you to subscribe to one of their paid plans. Click on Upgrade Now and select the subscription that suits your needs:
- Mail Plus: €3.99 per month (billed annually)
- Proton Unlimited Subscription: €9.99 per month (billed annually)
Method 2: Create a new Proton Mail account (without a subscription)
If you prefer a slightly longer short domain and don’t want to subscribe to a paid plan, you can opt for ‘proton.me’.
During the sign-up process, enter your desired username. You will be given the option to select either protonmail.com or proton.me as your email domain. Select proton.me to get the short address without any charges.
Activating a short email address on ProtonMail is a straightforward process that can save you time and give your communications a professional edge. Whether you choose the free proton.me domain or the premium pm.me option, both will enhance your email experience.
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