Ivan (npub1q8w…w95u) There is no need to use a recovery email or recovery phone. Adding a recovery email/phone can be used to identify you and it is not a requirement. Instead use the "recovery phrase" function.
https://proton.me/support/set-account-recovery-methods
Proton has said time and time again, if you practice good OPSEC, they will not have any data to hand over when forced by gov to do so.
Without sharing my client guide here, the gist is that I recommend Proton be used in a compartmentalized way, with your "official" main front-facing account using your real name and/or personal domain "business" email for official purposes. This is a huge win over using Google for most people.
There are 15 @protonmail.com etc addresses that can be used for forwarding old email (to a pseudonym email) another for purchases, another for banking, an anonymous email with just random numbers for other purposes etc.
One can then use the unlimited simplelogin aliases (they have the ability to send mail from the alias, not just receive...unlike the current built-in proton aliases) to avoid spam/breaches.
It is best in class for these purposes.
To answer your question:
I recommend signing up and using another FREE Proton Mail account (no payment method required) for anonymous email not associated with your identity or VPN...sign up over TOR and only access over TOR.
Bonus: You can also sign up with another separate account FOR JUST VPN (if you want/need more compartmentalization). It depends on your threat model.
Ava
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2024-05-07 16:30:52
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