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redoomed1
b8386ac7cb update: Merge Android and iOS steps
Steps to disable analytics are the same after the mobile app rewrite for both platforms.

Signed-off-by: redoomed1 <redoomed1@privacyguides.org>
2025-09-25 06:59:35 -07:00
redoomed1
cb6d7e718a Merge branch 'main' into proton-monero 2025-09-25 06:58:09 -07:00
redoomed1
f5d94df86d Merge branch 'main' into proton-monero 2025-09-24 17:53:40 -07:00
redoomed1
3785235285 update: Steps for iOS after app rewrite
Signed-off-by: redoomed1 <redoomed1@privacyguides.org>
2025-09-24 17:19:41 -07:00
redoomed1
2d40d56d58 style: Mention previous product name for Mailbox Mail
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2025-09-21 12:22:37 -07:00
redoomed1
a6f41acf30 style: Mention previous product name for Mailbox Mail
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2025-09-21 12:21:47 -07:00
redoomed1
84d3d397e7 style: Change check marks to reflect suggestions
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2025-09-20 16:52:31 -07:00
redoomed1
dd10ee1aa6 style: Replace commas with line breaks for consistency
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2025-09-20 16:49:21 -07:00
redoomed1
bf160460b7 style: Fix syntax for content tabs
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2025-09-20 16:30:39 -07:00
redoomed1
8fd9a2d0a7 update: Mention Proton VPN vouchers via ProxyStore
Signed-off-by: redoomed1 <redoomed1@privacyguides.org>
2025-09-20 16:12:04 -07:00
redoomed1
1daf4e0499 update: Mention Proton Mail vouchers via ProxyStore and expand on disabling Proton analytics
Signed-off-by: redoomed1 <redoomed1@privacyguides.org>
2025-09-20 15:54:48 -07:00
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@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ For everything else, we recommend a variety of email providers based on sustaina
| Provider | OpenPGP / WKD | IMAP / SMTP | Zero-Access Encryption | Anonymous Payment Methods | | Provider | OpenPGP / WKD | IMAP / SMTP | Zero-Access Encryption | Anonymous Payment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|---| |---|---|---|---|---|
| [Proton Mail](#proton-mail) | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Paid plans only | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Cash | | [Proton Mail](#proton-mail) | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Paid plans only | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Cash <br>Monero via third party |
| [Mailbox Mail](#mailbox-mail) | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Mail only | Cash | | [Mailbox Mail](#mailbox-mail) | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Mail only | Cash |
| [Tuta](#tuta) | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero <br>Cash via third party | | [Tuta](#tuta) | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero via third party <br>Cash via third party |
In addition to (or instead of) an email provider recommended here, you may wish to consider a dedicated [email aliasing service](email-aliasing.md#recommended-providers) to protect your privacy. Among other things, these services can help protect your real inbox from spam, prevent marketers from correlating your accounts, and encrypt all incoming messages with PGP. In addition to (or instead of) an email provider recommended here, you may wish to consider a dedicated [email aliasing service](email-aliasing.md#recommended-providers) to protect your privacy. Among other things, these services can help protect your real inbox from spam, prevent marketers from correlating your accounts, and encrypt all incoming messages with PGP.
@@ -82,11 +82,25 @@ The Proton Free plan comes with 500 MB of Mail storage, which you can increase u
</div> </div>
Free accounts have some limitations, such as not being able to search body text and not having access to [Proton Mail Bridge](https://proton.me/mail/bridge), which is required to use a [recommended desktop email client](email-clients.md) (e.g., Thunderbird). Paid accounts include features like Proton Mail Bridge, additional storage, and custom domain support. If you have the Proton Unlimited plan or any multi-user Proton plan, you also get [SimpleLogin](email-aliasing.md#simplelogin) Premium for free. Free accounts have some limitations, such as not being able to search body text and not having access to [Proton Mail Bridge](https://proton.me/mail/bridge), which is required to use a [recommended desktop email client](email-clients.md) such as Thunderbird. Paid accounts include features like Proton Mail Bridge, additional storage, and custom domain support. The Proton Unlimited plan or any multi-user Proton plan includes access to [SimpleLogin](email-aliasing.md#simplelogin) Premium.
A [letter of attestation](https://proton.me/blog/security-audit-all-proton-apps) was provided for Proton Mail's apps on 9th November 2021 by [Securitum](https://research.securitum.com). A [letter of attestation](https://proton.me/blog/security-audit-all-proton-apps) was provided for Proton Mail's apps in November 2021 by [Securitum](https://research.securitum.com).
Proton Mail has internal crash reports that are **not** shared with third parties. This can be disabled in the web app: :gear: → **All Settings****Account****Security and privacy****Privacy and data collection**. Proton Mail has internal crash reports that are **not** shared with third parties and can be disabled.
=== "Web"
From your inbox, select :gear: → **All Settings****Account****Security and privacy****Privacy and data collection**.
- [ ] Disable **Collect usage dignostics**
- [ ] Disable **Send crash reports**
=== "Mobile"
From your inbox, select :material-menu: → :gear: **Settings** → select your username.
- [ ] Disable **Send crash reports**
- [ ] Disable **Collect usage dignostics**
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Custom Domains and Aliases #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Custom Domains and Aliases
@@ -94,7 +108,7 @@ Paid Proton Mail subscribers can use their own domain with the service or a [cat
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Private Payment Methods #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Private Payment Methods
Proton Mail [accepts](https://proton.me/support/payment-options) **cash** by mail in addition to standard credit/debit card, [Bitcoin](advanced/payments.md#other-coins-bitcoin-ethereum-etc), and PayPal payments. Proton Mail [accepts](https://proton.me/support/payment-options) **cash** by mail in addition to standard credit/debit card, [Bitcoin](advanced/payments.md#other-coins-bitcoin-ethereum-etc), and PayPal payments. Additionally, you can use [**Monero**](cryptocurrency.md#monero) to purchase vouchers for Proton Mail Plus or Proton Unlimited via their [offical](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/add-monero-as-an-anonymous-payment-method-for-proton-services/31058/15) reseller [ProxyStore](https://dys2p.com/en/2025-09-09-proton.html).
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Account Security #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Account Security
@@ -126,7 +140,7 @@ Proton Mail's [Unlimited](https://proton.me/support/proton-plans#proton-unlimite
![Mailbox Mail logo](assets/img/email/mailbox-mail.svg){ align=right } ![Mailbox Mail logo](assets/img/email/mailbox-mail.svg){ align=right }
**Mailbox Mail** is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox Mail is based in Berlin, Germany. **Mailbox Mail** (formerly *Mailbox.org*) is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox Mail is based in Berlin, Germany.
Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed. Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed.
@@ -229,7 +243,7 @@ Paid Tuta accounts can use either 15 or 30 aliases depending on their plan and u
#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Private Payment Methods #### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Private Payment Methods
Tuta only directly accepts credit cards and PayPal, however [**cryptocurrency**](cryptocurrency.md) can be used to purchase gift cards via their [partnership](https://tuta.com/support/#cryptocurrency) with ProxyStore. Tuta only directly accepts credit cards and PayPal, however you can use [**cryptocurrency**](cryptocurrency.md) to purchase gift cards via their [partnership](https://tuta.com/support/#cryptocurrency) with ProxyStore.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Account Security #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Account Security

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@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connec
--- ---
Mailbox Mail is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox Mail is based in Berlin, Germany. Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed. Mailbox Mail (formerly *Mailbox.org*) is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox Mail is based in Berlin, Germany. Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed.
[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](email.md#mailbox-mail) [Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](email.md#mailbox-mail)

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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
--- ---
meta_title: "Private VPN Service Recommendations and Comparison, No Sponsors or Ads - Privacy Guides" meta_title: "Private VPN Service Recommendations and Comparison, No Sponsors or Ads - Privacy Guides"
title: "VPN Services" title: VPN Services
icon: material/vpn icon: material/vpn
description: The best VPN services for protecting your privacy and security online. Find a provider here that isn't out to spy on you. description: The best VPN services for protecting your privacy and security online. Find a provider here that isn't out to spy on you.
cover: vpn.webp cover: vpn.webp
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Using a VPN will **not** keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add ad
If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices. If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices.
[Download Tor](https://torproject.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Tor Myths & FAQ](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button } [Introduction to the Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Tor Myths & FAQ](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button }
</div> </div>
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ Our recommended providers use encryption, support WireGuard & OpenVPN, and have
| Provider | Countries | WireGuard | Port Forwarding | IPv6 | Anonymous Payments | Provider | Countries | WireGuard | Port Forwarding | IPv6 | Anonymous Payments
|---|---|---|---|---|--- |---|---|---|---|---|---
| [Proton](#proton-vpn) | 112+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Partial Support | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Limited Support | Cash | [Proton](#proton-vpn) | 112+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Partial Support | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Limited Support | Cash <br>Monero via third party
| [IVPN](#ivpn) | 37+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Outgoing Only | Monero, Cash | [IVPN](#ivpn) | 37+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Outgoing Only | Monero <br>Cash
| [Mullvad](#mullvad) | 49+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero, Cash | [Mullvad](#mullvad) | 49+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero <br>Cash
### Proton VPN ### Proton VPN
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Our recommended providers use encryption, support WireGuard & OpenVPN, and have
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://protonvpn.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://protonvpn.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://protonvpn.com/support){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://protonvpn.com/support){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/ProtonVPN){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/ProtonVPN){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
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@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Proton VPN provides the source code for their desktop and mobile clients in thei
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash
Proton VPN, in addition to accepting credit/debit cards, PayPal, and [Bitcoin](advanced/payments.md#other-coins-bitcoin-ethereum-etc), also accepts **cash/local currency** as an anonymous form of payment. Proton VPN, in addition to accepting credit/debit cards, PayPal, and [Bitcoin](advanced/payments.md#other-coins-bitcoin-ethereum-etc), also accepts **cash/local currency** as an anonymous form of payment. You can also use [**Monero**](cryptocurrency.md#monero) to purchase vouchers for Proton VPN Plus and Proton Unlimited via their [offical](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/add-monero-as-an-anonymous-payment-method-for-proton-services/31058/15) reseller [ProxyStore](https://dys2p.com/en/2025-09-09-proton.html).
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ System crashes [may occur](https://protonvpn.com/support/macos-t2-chip-kill-swit
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://ivpn.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://ivpn.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://ivpn.net/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://ivpn.net/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/ivpn){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/ivpn){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
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@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ As of February 2020 [IVPN applications are now open source](https://ivpn.net/blo
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash and Monero #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash and Monero
In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, IVPN accepts Bitcoin, **Monero** and **cash/local currency** (on annual plans) as anonymous forms of payment. Prepaid cards with redeem codes are [also available](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/billing/voucher-cards-faq). In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, IVPN accepts Bitcoin, **Monero** and **cash/local currency** (on annual plans) as anonymous forms of payment. You can also purchase [prepaid cards](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/billing/voucher-cards-faq) with redeem codes.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ IVPN clients support two-factor authentication. IVPN also provides "[AntiTracker
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://mullvad.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://mullvad.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:simple-torbrowser:](http://o54hon2e2vj6c7m3aqqu6uyece65by3vgoxxhlqlsvkmacw6a7m7kiad.onion){ .card-link title="Onion Service" } [:simple-torbrowser:](http://o54hon2e2vj6c7m3aqqu6uyece65by3vgoxxhlqlsvkmacw6a7m7kiad.onion){ .card-link title="Onion Service" }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/mullvad){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/mullvad){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
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@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ Mullvad provides the source code for their desktop and mobile clients in their [
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash and Monero #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Cash and Monero
Mullvad, in addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, accepts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, **Monero** and **cash/local currency** as anonymous forms of payment. Prepaid cards with redeem codes are also available. Mullvad also accepts Swish and bank wire transfers, as well as a few European payment systems. Mullvad, in addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, accepts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, **Monero** and **cash/local currency** as anonymous forms of payment. You can also purchase [prepaid cards](https://mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-resellers) with redeem codes. Mullvad also accepts Swish and bank wire transfers, as well as a few European payment systems.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support