Proton Pass Explained

Proton Pass
Author:Andy Yen
Developer:Proton AG
Released:April 20, 2023 (paid beta)
June 28, 2024 (free beta)
September 22, 2022
Platform:Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and web browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Safari
Language:Multilingual
Genre:Password manager

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]

Overview

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

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).[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 source code under GNU General Public License v3.0.[17] [18] [19] [20]

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.[21] [22] [23]

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.[24] [25] [26]

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.[27] [28]

On 29 February 2024, Proton announced the launch of the Proton Pass Windows app.[29] [30]

On 21 March 2024, support was added for passkeys. This feature was made available to both free and paid plans.[31] [32]

On 22 April 2024, the Proton Pass Android app became available on F-Droid.[33]

Reviews

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",[34] while TechCrunch stated, "Proton Pass doesn't have all the bells and whistles of 1Password, but it's a solid password manager", and PCMag wrote, "While short on frills, Proton Pass does a perfectly capable job of managing your passwords".[35]

In January 2024, PCMag named Proton Pass "Best for no-frills" password manager.[36]

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".[37]

References

  1. News: 2024-03-01 . The Best Password Managers . 2024-05-27 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  2. Web site: Dillet . Romain . 2023-06-28 . Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass . 2024-05-27 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  3. Web site: android-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/android-pass . 2024-05-27 . GitHub . en.
  4. Web site: Roth . Emma . 2024-02-29 . Proton Pass is now available as a Windows app. . 2024-05-27 . The Verge . en.
  5. Web site: ios-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/ios-pass . 2024-05-27 . GitHub . en.
  6. Web site: WebClients/applications/pass-extension/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients . 2024-05-27 . GitHub . en.
  7. Web site: WebClients/applications/pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients . 2024-05-27 . GitHub . en.
  8. Web site: McDaniel . Allison . April 8, 2022 . ProtonMail acquires email alias startup SimpleLogin . 2024-05-27 . 9to5mac.com.
  9. Web site: Lomas . Natasha . 2022-04-08 . Proton acquires SimpleLogin . 2024-05-27 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  10. Web site: April 9, 2022 . Email service ProtonMail acquires email alias start-up SimpleLogin . 2024-05-27 . business-standard.com.
  11. Web site: Crider . Michael . April 21, 2023 . Proton Mail now includes an encrypted password manager . 2024-05-27 . PCWorld . en.
  12. Web site: Cawley . Conor . 2023-04-24 . Proton Pass Is the New Password Manager on the Block . 2024-05-27 . Tech.co . en-US.
  13. Web site: Maruccia . Alfonso . 2023-04-21 . Proton Mail's new product is a secure password manager . 2024-05-27 . TechSpot . en-US.
  14. Web site: Potuck . Michael . 2023-06-28 . Proton Pass end-to-end encrypted password manager is here and free for everyone . 2024-05-27 . 9to5Mac . en-US.
  15. Web site: Toulas . Bill . June 29, 2023 . Proton launches open-source password manager with some limitations . 2024-05-27 . BleepingComputer . en-us.
  16. Web site: Tiwari . Aditya . June 28, 2023 . Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass, now available for download . 2024-05-27 . Neowin . en.
  17. Web site: 2023-07-17 . Pentest-Report Proton Pass Browser Addon, Apps & API 05.-06.2023 . 2024-05-27 . res.cloudinary.com.
  18. Web site: Brinkmann . Martin . 2023-07-19 . Proton Pass password manager apps released as open source - gHacks Tech News . 2024-05-27 . gHacks Technology News . en-US.
  19. Web site: Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson . Sofia . 2023-07-20 . Proton Pass is now an independently security audited, open source password manager . 2024-05-27 . BetaNews . en.
  20. Web site: WebClients/applications/pass-extension at main · ProtonMail/WebClients . 2024-05-27 . GitHub . en.
  21. Web site: Castro . Chiara . 2023-10-25 . You can now securely share all your passwords with new Proton Pass tool . 2024-05-27 . TechRadar . en.
  22. Web site: Smith . Chris . 2023-10-25 . Proton Pass is free for a full year, as Secure Password Sharing launches . 2024-05-27 . BGR . en-US.
  23. Web site: Rixecker . Kim . 2024-01-19 . Passwörter sicher teilen: So funktioniert’s . 2024-05-27 . t3n Magazin . de.
  24. Web site: Castro . Chiara . 2023-11-30 . Proton Pass users now have even more ways to protect their digital privacy . 2024-05-27 . TechRadar . en.
  25. Web site: Vermes . Krystle . 2023-11-30 . Latest Proton Pass enhancement could give it an edge over the competition . 2024-05-27 . Android Police . en.
  26. Web site: Potuck . Michael . December 1, 2023 . Proton Sentinel arrives for Proton Pass Plus users, secures accounts even when credentials are stolen . 2024-05-27 . 9to5mac.com.
  27. Web site: Maddison . Lewis . 2024-02-07 . Proton is bringing its password manager to the business world . 2024-05-27 . TechRadar . en.
  28. Web site: Potuck . Michael . 2024-02-08 . Proton launches open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for business . 2024-05-27 . 9to5Mac . en-US.
  29. Web site: Ledford . Jerri . February 29, 2024 . Proton Pass Now Has a New Windows App . 2024-05-27 . Lifewire . en.
  30. Web site: Fagioli . Brian . 2024-02-29 . Proton Pass password manager app for Windows launches with offline mode -- macOS and Linux versions on the way . 2024-05-27 . BetaNews . en.
  31. Web site: Maddison . Lewis . 2024-03-21 . Proton Pass adds passkey support for all users - even those who don't pay . 2024-05-27 . TechRadar . en.
  32. Web site: Smith . Chris . 2024-03-22 . Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all of its plans . 2024-05-27 . BGR . en-US.
  33. Web site: Proton Pass: Password Manager . 2024-05-27 . f-droid.org.
  34. Web site: Day . Brett . 2023-12-28 . Proton Pass Review 2024: Pros & Cons, Features, Value . 2024-05-27 . www.privacyjournal.net . en-US.
  35. Web site: Key . Kim . January 27, 2024 . Proton Pass Review . 2024-05-27 . PCMAG . en.
  36. Web site: Key . Kim . May 20, 2024 . The Best Password Managers for 2024 . 2024-05-27 . PCMAG . en.
  37. Web site: Collins . Benedict . Ballard . Barclay . 2022-09-29 . Best password manager of 2024 . 2024-05-27 . TechRadar . en.

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