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Proton Pass

Proton Pass is a password manager developed by the Swiss software company Proton AG. It stores login credentials, email aliases, credit card data, passkeys, 2FA secret keys, and notes in virtual vaults that are encrypted using 256-bit AES-GCM.[1][2]

Proton Pass
Original author(s)Andy Yen
Developer(s)Proton AG
Initial releaseApril 20, 2023 (paid beta)

June 28, 2024 (free beta)

September 22, 2022
Repository
PlatformAndroid, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and web browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Safari
Available inMultilingual
TypePassword manager
Websiteproton.me/pass Edit this on Wikidata

Overview

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Proton Pass is a freemium open-source password manager. It can store login credentials, email aliases, credit card data, passkeys, 2FA secret keys and notes in virtual vaults that are encrypted using 256-bit AES-GCM. Browser extensions are available for Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.) and Firefox.[3][4][5][6][7]

History

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Following Proton's acquisition of SimpleLogin, in April 2022, engineers from both companies worked on developing a password manager to release under the Proton brand.[8][9][10]

On April 20, 2023, Proton launched a beta version of Proton Pass to a limited audience of existing Proton customers.[11][12][13]

On 28 June 2023, Proton Pass was launched globally under a freemium model. Initially, it was available as a browser extension (Chromium-based browsers and Firefox) and as a mobile app (iPhone/iPad and Android).[2][14][15][16]

On 19 July 2023, Proton published the results of its security audit of Proton Pass mobile apps, browser extensions, and API, conducted by Cure53. At the same time, Proton released the Proton Pass clients' source code under the GNU General Public License v3.0.[17][18][19][20][21][22]

On 25 October 2023, Proton announced the addition of a sharing feature to Proton Pass, allowing users to share passwords and other sensitive information with other Proton Pass users, via end-to-end encryption.[23][24][25]

On 25 January 2024, Proton announced that paid users would have access to the Proton Sentinel high-security program, which is designed to identify and prevent account takeover attacks.[26][27][28]

On 7 February 2024, Proton Pass for Business was launched, with 24/7 business support, increased sharing limits, unlimited vaults and a dedicated admin panel.[29][30]

On 29 February 2024, Proton announced the launch of the Proton Pass Windows app.[31][32]

On 21 March 2024, support was added for passkeys. This feature was made available to both free and paid plans.[33][34]

On 22 April 2024, the Proton Pass Android app became available on F-Droid.[35]

Reviews

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Proton Pass launched in 2023 to largely positive reviews but reviewers criticized the lack of features compared to competitors. Privacy Journal wrote that it is "a little feature barren, but the tools it offers are of high quality",[36] while TechCrunch stated, "Proton Pass doesn't have all the bells and whistles of 1Password, but it's a solid password manager",[2] and PCMag wrote, "While short on frills, Proton Pass does a perfectly capable job of managing your passwords".[37]

In January 2024, PCMag named Proton Pass "Best for no-frills" password manager.[38]

In 2024, TechRadar named Proton Pass "Best for privacy" in their review of password managers saying, "Although it is relatively new to the field, the company's ethos and reputation are reasons to be positive".[39]

References

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  2. ^ a b c Dillet, Romain (2023-06-28). "Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ^ "android-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/android-pass". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ Roth, Emma (2024-02-29). "Proton Pass is now available as a Windows app". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. ^ "ios-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/ios-pass". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  6. ^ "WebClients/applications/pass-extension/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  7. ^ "WebClients/applications/pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  8. ^ McDaniel, Allison (April 8, 2022). "ProtonMail acquires email alias startup SimpleLogin". 9to5mac.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  9. ^ Lomas, Natasha (2022-04-08). "Proton acquires SimpleLogin". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  10. ^ "Email service ProtonMail acquires email alias start-up SimpleLogin". business-standard.com. April 9, 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  11. ^ Crider, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Proton Mail now includes an encrypted password manager". PCWorld. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  12. ^ Cawley, Conor (2023-04-24). "Proton Pass Is the New Password Manager on the Block". Tech.co. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  13. ^ Maruccia, Alfonso (2023-04-21). "Proton Mail's new product is a secure password manager". TechSpot. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  14. ^ Potuck, Michael (2023-06-28). "Proton Pass end-to-end encrypted password manager is here and free for everyone". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  15. ^ Toulas, Bill (June 29, 2023). "Proton launches open-source password manager with some limitations". BleepingComputer. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  16. ^ Tiwari, Aditya (June 28, 2023). "Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass, now available for download". Neowin. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  17. ^ "Pentest-Report Proton Pass Browser Addon, Apps & API 05.-06.2023" (PDF). res.cloudinary.com. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  18. ^ Brinkmann, Martin (2023-07-19). "Proton Pass password manager apps released as open source - gHacks Tech News". gHacks Technology News. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  19. ^ Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson, Sofia (2023-07-20). "Proton Pass is now an independently security audited, open source password manager". BetaNews. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  20. ^ "WebClients/applications/pass-extension at main · ProtonMail/WebClients". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  21. ^ protonpass/ios-pass, Proton Pass, 2024-05-24, retrieved 2024-05-27
  22. ^ protonpass/android-pass, Proton Pass, 2024-05-26, retrieved 2024-05-27
  23. ^ Castro, Chiara (2023-10-25). "You can now securely share all your passwords with new Proton Pass tool". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  24. ^ Smith, Chris (2023-10-25). "Proton Pass is free for a full year, as Secure Password Sharing launches". BGR. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  25. ^ Rixecker, Kim (2024-01-19). "Passwörter sicher teilen: So funktioniert's". t3n Magazin (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  26. ^ Castro, Chiara (2023-11-30). "Proton Pass users now have even more ways to protect their digital privacy". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  27. ^ Vermes, Krystle (2023-11-30). "Latest Proton Pass enhancement could give it an edge over the competition". Android Police. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  28. ^ Potuck, Michael (December 1, 2023). "Proton Sentinel arrives for Proton Pass Plus users, secures accounts even when credentials are stolen". 9to5mac.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  29. ^ Maddison, Lewis (2024-02-07). "Proton is bringing its password manager to the business world". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  30. ^ Potuck, Michael (2024-02-08). "Proton launches open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for business". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  31. ^ Ledford, Jerri (February 29, 2024). "Proton Pass Now Has a New Windows App". Lifewire. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  32. ^ Fagioli, Brian (2024-02-29). "Proton Pass password manager app for Windows launches with offline mode -- macOS and Linux versions on the way". BetaNews. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  33. ^ Maddison, Lewis (2024-03-21). "Proton Pass adds passkey support for all users - even those who don't pay". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  34. ^ Smith, Chris (2024-03-22). "Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all of its plans". BGR. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  35. ^ "Proton Pass: Password Manager". f-droid.org. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  36. ^ Day, Brett (2023-12-28). "Proton Pass Review 2024: Pros & Cons, Features, Value". www.privacyjournal.net. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  37. ^ Key, Kim (January 27, 2024). "Proton Pass Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  38. ^ Key, Kim (May 20, 2024). "The Best Password Managers for 2024". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  39. ^ Collins, Benedict; Ballard, Barclay (2022-09-29). "Best password manager of 2024". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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