Encrypted storage
Proton Drive
Proton Drive is the storage product of the Proton suite.
- Website
- proton.me
- KYC
- optional KYC — Account is shared with Proton Mail; signup is email-or-username with possible abuse-prevention asks.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- card, crypto, paypal
- Jurisdiction
- Switzerland (operator-disclosed)
- Founded
- 2022
- Open source
- yes
- Custodial
- yes
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What Proton Drive is#
End-to-end encrypted file storage from Proton.
Threat-model fit#
Bundled storage for existing Proton users.
Strengths
- End-to-end encrypted file storage tied to the Proton account.
- Sharing controls with E2E preserved across recipients.
Caveats
- Tied to a Proton account — same operator caveats as Proton Mail.
- Younger product than the rest of the Proton suite.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
Proton Drive is the storage product of the Proton suite. The encryption story is solid; the account context is identical to Proton Mail. Useful when you already use Proton.
FAQ
- Does Proton Drive require KYC?
- Proton Drive has optional KYC; you can use the service without it for the basic flow. Account is shared with Proton Mail; signup is email-or-username with possible abuse-prevention asks.
- What payment methods does Proton Drive accept?
- Proton Drive accepts: card, crypto, paypal.
- Where is Proton Drive based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as Switzerland (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- Proton Drive security model · accessed
- Proton support · accessed
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