After beta testing Proton Pass for some time, Proton has launched its password manager for all users. Describing its prominent features, the service explains how Proton Pass can even serve as a decent identity manager, offering password as well as email alias protection.
Proton Pass Password Manager Also Protects Users’ Identity
Earlier this year, Proton – the firm behind the popular freemium VPN ProtonVPN – announced launching its own password manager ‘Proton Pass.’ Initially, the tool remained confined to beta testing with an invite-only mode. But now, the firm has announced opening it up for Proton users.
As elaborated in a recent blog post, Proton users can now find Proton Pass available as a browser extension for all major browsers across desktops, Android, and iOS devices.
Proton Pass typically markets itself as a password manager, facilitating users to create strong passwords and safely store their credentials and other sensitive data. However, it has one unique feature that surpasses almost all existing password managers – identity protection.
Specifically, Proton Pass offers users to shield their email addresses when signing up on any website. It allows them to use a “hide-my-email” alias that masks the actual email address. Signing up with this alias saves users’ actual email addresses from possible data breaches a website may face. If such an incident happens, the breach would only expose the Proton Pass-created email alias, leaving the actual email address unaffected.
With this feature, Proton aims to save users from potential identity theft risks that may arise due to email address exposures.
Moreover, Proton Pass encrypts all fields, such as usernames and URLs, instead of other password managers that merely encrypt passwords. Such detailed encryption saves users’ information from intruders if they get access
The tool is currently free to all Proton users with premium subscriptions (Proton Unlimited, Business, Visionary, or Family plan). Whereas other Proton users can purchase a Proton Pass subscription for as low as $1/month until the end of July and $3.99/month afterward.
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