Proton Description
Proton is a Swiss privacy company founded in 2014, best known for Proton Mail, its end-to-end encrypted email service. The account now covers a wider set of tools: Proton VPN, Proton Drive for encrypted cloud storage, Proton Pass for passwords, Proton Calendar, collaborative documents and spreadsheets, a two-factor authenticator, a Bitcoin wallet and email aliases through SimpleLogin. Each product has a free tier, and paid bundles unlock more storage and features. Business plans add admin controls for teams. Proton's positioning around privacy by default makes it a good match for security blogs, journalism and activism communities, tech reviewers and anyone writing about alternatives to big-tech services. The partner programme is run directly by Proton and pays on new paid subscriptions, with renewals also earning in some cases, so content that keeps ranking can continue to produce income over time.
Some of Proton's features
- End-to-end encrypted email
- VPN service
- Encrypted cloud storage
- Password manager and email aliases
- Calendar, docs and spreadsheets
- Free tiers on most products
Proton's Referral Program
Proton runs its affiliate programme directly. Commission is listed at 18-100% depending on the product and plan, and the official partner page states that affiliates can earn up to 100% for each new referral plus recurring revenue on renewals. The listed minimum payout is $100, paid by PayPal or wire transfer. Proton also offers resale pricing for IT providers and special terms for nonprofits.
