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Proton Pass
Password manager from Proton AG.
Zero KYCTrust 77/100CH
Common usePassword and passkey storagePrivacy Tools
KYC postureZero KYCThe free plan needs a Proton account but no document identity check.
SourcesCAUTIONA Proton account still creates account and activity metadata.
Last reviewedReviewed 2026-08-05KYC checked 2026-08-05 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official site
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SOURCESCAUTION · Trending
JURISDICTIONCH
WARNINGA Proton account still creates account and activity metadata. Hide-my-email alias addresses are not encrypted, and paid subscriptions add payment records. Vault content and vault metadata are end-to-end encrypted.
AUDITED BYCure53
TRUST SCORE
METHODOLOGYHow this score is computed →
LAST CHECKED2026-08-05
LAST UPDATED2026-08-05
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSThe free plan needs a Proton account but no document identity check. Paid plans can add card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bitcoin, cash, or bank-payment records depending on the checkout path.
FEEFree plan / paid plans
NETWORKSWeb, Browser extensions, Desktop, Mobile, CLI
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
COMMON USESPassword and passkey storage, Email aliases, Cross-device password management
FEATURESEnd-to-end encrypted vaults, Encrypted metadata, Open-source apps, Independent Cure53 audit, Passkeys, Hide-my-email aliases, Secure vault sharing, Command line interface
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
About
Password manager from Proton AG. Vault items and metadata are end-to-end encrypted. Hide-my-email alias addresses remain readable so mail forwarding can work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Proton Pass require KYC or identity verification?
No. Proton Pass does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. The free plan needs a Proton account but no document identity check. Paid plans can add card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bitcoin, cash, or bank-payment records depending on the checkout path.
What payment methods does Proton Pass accept?
Proton Pass accepts the following payment methods: Web, Browser extensions, Desktop, Mobile, CLI.
Is Proton Pass available in my country?
Proton Pass is available in: GLOBAL.
Is Proton Pass based in a Five Eyes country?
No. Proton Pass is based in CH, which is not a Five Eyes member country.
Is Proton Pass safe to use for privacy?
Use Proton Pass with caution. A Proton account still creates account and activity metadata. Hide-my-email alias addresses are not encrypted, and paid subscriptions add payment records. Vault content and vault metadata are end-to-end encrypted.
Which payment networks does Proton Pass support?
Accepted networks: Web, Browser extensions, Desktop, Mobile, CLI.
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