Proton Pass is a freemium password manager with open-source clients, developed by the Swiss software company Proton AG.
Proton Pass can store login credentials, email aliases, credit card data, passkeys, 2FA secret keys, files, 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.
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.
On April 20, 2023, Proton launched a beta version of Proton Pass to a limited audience of existing Proton customers.
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).
What is Proton Pass?
Proton Pass is an open-source encryption program for Windows from Proton AG (developed by Proton). It ranks 10th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Android, iOS, Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSIX. It needs Windows 10 1903 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.43.0, released on October 22, 2026. 43 versions are listed since March 26, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 17 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19,168 times. The source code on GitHub (protonpass/proton-pass-common) has 364 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 3 of our languages. Similar programs include Cryptomator, Keybase and GNU Privacy Guard.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 17 a year)
- Also runs on Android, iOS and Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Proton Pass is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Store and auto-sync unlimited logins on unlimited devices: You can create, store, and manage your credentials from anywhere with our browser extensions and apps for Android and iPhone/iPad.
- Sign in faster with Proton Pass autofill: You no longer need to copy and paste your username and password. Easily and securely log in with Proton Pass autofill technology.
- Avoid weak passwords: With our built-in secure password generator, you can easily generate strong, unique, and random passwords based on the security requirements for every website you sign up to.
- Safely store encrypted notes: You can save private notes in Pass and access them on all your devices.
- Protect Proton Pass with biometric login access: You can add an extra layer of protection to Proton Pass by using your fingerprint or face to unlock the app.
- Create unique email addresses with hide-my-email aliases: Proton Pass helps you hide your personal email address with email aliases. Keep spam out of your inbox, avoid being tracked everywhere, and protect yourself from data breaches.
- Make 2FA easy with our built-in authenticator: With Pass’s integrated 2FA authenticator, using 2FA is finally fast and convenient. Easily add a 2FA code for any website and autofill it when you log in.
- Easily organize and share your sensitive data with vaults: Manage your logins, secure notes, and email aliases with vaults. Share individual items or an entire vault with your family, friends, or colleagues.
- Quick offline access to your login data: Access your stored passwords and notes in Pass from wherever you are, even when your phone has no internet connection.
- Secure your Pass account with additional security measures: Protect all your data with another layer of protection, either with TOTP or U2F/FIDO2 security keys.
- Get unlimited email forwards: There’s no limit on the number of emails you can have forwarded from your alias to your inbox.
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Is Proton Pass safe to download?
- The file is served by proton.me, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
461695C552DA38B43EAE8D6F7D7F141B7F1A58095B324AE8104FA3B0056E5390· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 43 versions ›43 versions over 3 years · about 17 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.43.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.42.0 | October 7, 2026 | 158.6 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.41.1 | September 24, 2026 | 158.6 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.40.2 | September 10, 2026 | 158.3 MB | 64-bit APPX |
| 1.40.0 | September 2, 2026 | 158.3 MB | 64-bit APPX |
| 1.39.1 | August 10, 2026 | 158.2 MB | 64-bit APPX |
| 1.38.1 | July 8, 2026 | 157.2 MB | 64-bit APPX |
| 1.38.0 | July 6, 2026 | 157.2 MB | 64-bit APPX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Proton.ProtonPass -echoco install protonpass -yscoop install extras/proton-passAdd-AppxPackage -Path ProtonPass_1.43.0.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name ProtonPass | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask proton-passflatpak install flathub me.proton.PassInformation
- Publisher
- Proton AG
- Developer
- Proton
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/protonpass/proton-pass-common
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Other platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS
- Version
- 1.43.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 43
- Updates / year
- 16.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19,168
- GitHub stars
- 364
- GitHub forks
- 48
- Website
- proton.me
- winget ID
- Proton.ProtonPass
- Chocolatey package
- protonpass
- Scoop package
- extras/proton-pass
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Frequently asked questions
Is Proton Pass free?
Yes. Proton Pass is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Proton Pass safe to download?
The download comes from proton.me, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Proton Pass with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Proton Pass be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Proton Pass support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Proton Pass run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Proton Pass?
The versions page lists all 43 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2024.
What are alternatives to Proton Pass?
Cryptomator, Keybase, GNU Privacy Guard, i2pd and KopiaUI. The alternatives page compares them.
