Proton Mail - Encrypted Email for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ Proton Mail Overview

What is Proton Mail?

Proton Mail is an encrypted email app from Switzerland that offers end-to-end encryption, making it virtually impossible for anyone to read your emails except the sender and the recipient. The app is free to use, easy to manage, and has strong phishing, spam, and spying/tracking protection for all your communications. Proton Mail's zero access architecture ensures that your data is encrypted in a way that makes it inaccessible to them, and the app uses open-source cryptography to guarantee that the encryption algorithms used do not have clandestinely built-in back doors.

Software Features and Description

1. Messages are stored on Proton Mail servers using end-to-end encryption at all times and are transmitted securely between Proton servers and user devices.

2. By using open-source libraries, Proton Mail can guarantee that the encryption algorithms used do not have clandestinely built-in back doors.

3. Proton Mail's open-source software has been thoroughly vetted by security experts from around the world to ensure the highest levels of protection.

4. Proton Mail's zero access architecture means that your data is encrypted in a way that makes it inaccessible to us.

5. Data is encrypted on the client side using an encryption key that Proton does not have access to.

6. Proton Mail only uses secure implementations of AES, RSA, along with OpenPGP, while all of the cryptographic libraries used are open source.

7. Proton Mail is encrypted email from Switzerland.

8. • Proton Mail is free — We believe everyone deserves privacy.

9. Proton is privacy, guaranteed by end-to-end and zero-access encryption.

10. Used by millions worldwide, our all-new email app protects your communications and has everything you need to easily manage your inbox.

11. • Rigorous encryption — Your entire inbox is secured, on all your devices.

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Download and install Proton Mail - Encrypted Email on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Proton Mail	Get App ↲	22,145 4.70	Proton Technologies AG

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Proton Mail - Encrypted Email app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Proton Mail on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Proton Mail"
The search will reveal the Proton Mail - Encrypted Email app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Proton Mail is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Proton Mail.
Now enjoy Proton Mail on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Proton Technologies AG	4.70	4.17.0

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Proton Mail Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Proton Mail,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Proton Mail" » then Click "Install".
- Proton Mail - Encrypted Email will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Proton Mail on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Proton Technologies AG	22145	4.70

Download on Android: Download Android

Proton Mail - Encrypted Email functions

- Create a @proton.me or @protonmail.com email address

- Send and receive encrypted emails and attachments with ease

- Switch between multiple Proton Mail accounts

- Easily manage your email with conversations

- Keep your inbox tidy and clean with folders, labels, and simple swipe-gestures

- Receive new email notifications

- Send Password-protected Emails to anyone

- Enjoy your inbox in dark mode

- Proton Mail is free to use

- Easy to use app with a redesigned interface

- Your inbox is yours, and Proton Mail doesn't spy on your communications to show you targeted ads

- Rigorous encryption with end-to-end and zero-access encryption

- Strong phishing, spam, and spying/tracking protection for all your communications

- Messages are stored on Proton Mail servers using end-to-end encryption at all times and are transmitted securely between Proton servers and user devices

- Proton Mail's zero access architecture ensures that your data is encrypted in a way that makes it inaccessible to them

- Proton Mail's open-source software has been thoroughly vetted by security experts from around the world to ensure the highest levels of protection.

✔ Pros:

- ProtonMail values security and privacy, even for free accounts

- The app features work well

- The email and VPN services are reliable and satisfactory

- The web email works perfectly

☹ Cons:

- Face ID function does not work properly

- No option for threaded view of messages in the app

- Inbox does not always refresh automatically

- The UI of the app for iOS is not user-friendly, with a large, non-collapsible utility section that separates the main inbox from user folders and labels.

Top Pcmac Reviews

Face ID not working to login to App

By VC Fan (Pcmac user)

It seems that Face ID is not working to login to the App. I’ve tried multiple times by first logging in manually and then enabling Face ID. But every time I logout and then try to log back in, Face ID is not initiated. I login manually again and see that Face ID is disabled. I enable it again, but it goes back to being disabled every time I close the App. Is the Face ID function only for access when the App is logged in, or is it designed to allow fore using Face ID to login when initially opening the app? Reply to developer: I saw your reply and do not agree because after three days of trying, the App will now allow me to login with Face ID. I don’t know what changed in the App, but I just kept doing the same thing. I have now installed the ProtonMail App on my wife’s phone and Face ID is working properly too. Increased my rating from 3 to 4 stars. Update #2: thanks for replying back to feedback so quickly! No, I did not need to choose or select any keychain or password icon. When the app is completely closed (swiping up from the bottom, on both an iphone X and XS Max, to close the ProtonMail app), then pressing the PM icon only once to open the app: FaceID now comes up immediately and after correct recognition, the PM app is unlocked and accessible. It was not like this when I first installed the app, but now it works this way.
Almost everything I need

By Baron von Snek (Pcmac user)

I've been a paid subscriber for a while and this app works almost perfectly with the following exceptions: 1. No option for threaded view of messages (something that the web app does support and is sorely missed here) 2. Sometimes the inbox doesn't refresh automatically when a new email notification is triggered. I.e., I'll get a notification of a new mail, tap the notification to check it, open the app, and see no new emails in the inbox. I'll have to manually refresh to see it. 3. After refreshing the inbox to see new mail as in #2, tapping the new message to read it doesn't work for a moment or two. I usually ends up tapping two or three times in my impatience 4. This one is not specific to the app, but the service. It's not clear how much of my data is stored with zero-access encryption. It seems that the contents of emails are, but that senders/recipients and subject lines aren't. When I use the search feature in the web app, my search query is sent to the API and it returns a list of messages with subjects or senders that match my query. If the API can search that data, then it must not be zero-access encrypted. This was a bit surprising to me. I'd like to see these details spelled out more explicitly.
Great services, app needs work

By wlh2 (Pcmac user)

Very pleased with the email and vpn services. Recently bought a visionary plan to try out a year in hopes of migrating all my domains emails under the app. While the web email works perfect and the iOS apps function ok, I have a big qualm with the UI of the app for iOS. The left column sidebar has this huge separate area, that does not appear to be moveable or collapsible, that lists link to settings, bug reporting, log out, and more. This utility section separates the main mail inbox, trash, archive, etc., from the user designated folders and labels, thus requiring scrolling past the utility section to see folders. It’s an annoyance, folders should be with folders. You can see what I’m talking about in the 3rd preview pic. On the web based, this is not the case, and user creates folders & labels are right under main inbox, trash, etc. this is the way it should be, folders in the mailbox section. I really wish this would be fixed to be either the same layout as web based, or maybe user configurable. Rarely do I need settings or bug reporting, but I use folders and labels multiple times a day for different emails and organizing, and the current app makes this not very cohesive layout. Maybe nit picky, but I am not sure I’d be able to deal with moving all my emails to the service if the app keeps this layout. I’d be bummed as the app supports folders and labels for emails, which I love.
Excellent email service, private and secure

By Chief Bruno (Pcmac user)

If you value security and privacy use ProtonMail. Even the free accounts are private and secure. They do not sell your information or scan your emails for keywords to send ads. I have both a free account and a paid account and they both work great. I have been using protonmail for a few years now and I love it. The app features are fine. It has all the necessary features plus security and privacy. Some people are too picky they want an app that covers everything and I don’t think there is an e-mail app that has every feature and still keep you info private and secure. I’ve read some of the reviews, and I have not had any issue with crashes or glitches. Some reviews don’t sound like they are about this app. Not sure what some people are doing.