Encrypt Your Email
End-to-end encrypted email with Proton Mail and your own PGP key.
Part 1: Set Up Proton Mail
$ [1/3] proton --signup --plan free
Open proton.me/mail
Click "Create a free account"
Choose a username (becomes your @proton.me address)
Set a strong password (password manager recommended)
$ [2/3] proton --verify --method skip
Verification: Choose "Email" or skip
Tip: Use Tor Browser for more anonymity
Recovery email is OPTIONAL - can be left blank
No phone required for free account
$ [3/3] proton --test --send
Send a test email to yourself
Between Proton users: Automatically E2E encrypted
To external: Optional password encryption
Proton Mail is ready.
Part 2: PGP with Pocket PGP (iOS)
$ [1/3] pocket_pgp --install
App Store: Search "Pocket PGP"
Install and open
Android alternative: OpenKeychain
$ [2/3] pgp --keygen --bits 4096
Tap "Generate new key"
Name: Can be a pseudonym
Email: Your Proton address
Passphrase: STRONG and MEMORABLE
Key strength: RSA 4096 recommended
$ [3/3] pgp --export --public
Export your PUBLIC key
Share this key with contacts
NEVER share PRIVATE key!
Backup: Store both keys securely
You can now communicate with PGP encryption.