Privacy email · Encrypted storage

Disroot

Disroot is a small FOSS-collective offering email, storage, pads, and XMPP under a single username.

Website

disroot.org

KYC

no KYC — Volunteer-run service collective; username-only signup, donation-funded.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

donation

Jurisdiction

Netherlands (operator-disclosed)

Founded

2015

Open source

yes

Custodial

yes

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• Username-only signup; no recovery email.
• Bundled services — email, Nextcloud, pads, XMPP — all on the same account.
• All-FOSS infrastructure.

Caveats

• Volunteer-run; outages and slow response can be a thing.
• Netherlands jurisdiction.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

Disroot is a small FOSS-collective offering email, storage, pads, and XMPP under a single username. Best fit when you want a single account spanning several services and you can accept volunteer-grade reliability.

FAQ

Does Disroot require KYC?

As of Jan 1, 2026, Disroot does not require KYC for normal use. Volunteer-run service collective; username-only signup, donation-funded.

What payment methods does Disroot accept?

Disroot accepts: donation.

Where is Disroot based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as Netherlands (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. Disroot about · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. Disroot services · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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