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How to Sign Up for Proton Mail?

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Proton Mail stands out as a premier choice for users seeking a safe and encrypted email service. Developed by scientists from CERN, this Swiss-based email provider offers end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your communications remain private and protected from unauthorised access.

This guide will walk you through the simple steps to sign up for Proton Mail and start enjoying its benefits. You can watch the video below or continue reading the article.

Also read: How to permanently delete emails on Protonmail?


Steps to sign up for Proton Mail

Step 1: Go to the Protonmail sign-up page, enter username and password, repeat the password and then click on the Create account button.

Step 2: It will ask you for verification, you can choose to verify through Captcha or email. If you choose to verify through the captcha then place the missing place in the right spot and click on the Next button and if you choose to verify through email then you have to enter the email, it will send a verification code to that email, enter that code and click on the Verify button.

Step 3: It will ask you to set up the display name, by default it will add the username as your display name, but you have the freedom to change it. If you want to change it, enter the new display name and click on the Continue button.

Step 4: It will ask you to set up a recovery method, you can set it up right now otherwise click on the Maybe later button.

Step 5: Your Protonmail account is created, it will show you some information about the platform, click on the Next button.

Step 6: Choose a theme of your choice and click on the Next button.

Step 7: You can connect your Google with protonmail otherwise click on the Skip button.

Your Protonmail account has been set up now.

Signing up for Proton Mail is a straightforward process that offers a high level of security and privacy for your email communications. By following these steps, you can create your Proton Mail account and start enjoying the benefits of a secure email service. Whether you’re concerned about privacy or just looking for a reliable email provider, Proton Mail is a great choice.

Also read: How to transfer your data from Gmail to Protonmail?

Akash Singh

Akash Singh

Akash is a law graduate who likes to go for bike rides on the weekends soul-searching for answers to his many existential questions. You can contact him here: singhakash95@pm.me

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