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Simple Steps to Delete Your Proton Mail Account Permanently

To delete your Proton Mail account, log in, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. Confirm by entering your password and acknowledging the permanent deletion. Remember, this action is irreversible, and all your emails, contacts, and data will be permanently removed from Proton Mail servers.

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Simple Steps to Delete Your Proton Mail Account Permanently

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  1. How to Delete Your Proton Mail Account How to delete your Proton Mail Account: This guide provides a secure, step-by-step process for permanently deleting your Proton Mail account, emphasising the irreversible nature of the action and critical data management considerations.

  2. Important Considerations Before Deletion Irreversibility Associated Services Once deleted, all data associated with your Proton account is permanently erased and cannot be recovered. Deletion impacts all linked Proton services, including Mail, VPN, Drive, Calendar, and Pass. Data Backup GDPR Compliance It is crucial to export and back up all your data before initiating the deletion process. Proton respects your rights to data erasure (Article 17) and data portability (Article 20) under GDPR.

  3. Step 1: Backup All Your Data Emails Utilise Proton Mail Bridge to export your emails via an IMAP/SMTP client for local storage. Contacts Export your contacts as a .CSV file directly from your Proton Mail settings. Calendars Download all your calendar entries as .ICS files from the Proton Calendar settings. Files Ensure all files from Proton Drive are downloaded and saved to your local storage.

  4. Step 2: Access Account Settings Log In Navigation Access mail.proton.me using a desktop web browser. Mobile apps do not support deletion. Click the 'Settings' (cog icon) located in the top right corner of the page. All Settings Account & Password Select 'Go to settings' or 'All settings' from the dropdown menu. Choose 'Account and password' from the left-hand sidebar menu to proceed.

  5. Step 3: Initiate Account Deletion Process Click Button Locate Section Select the 'Delete your account' button to begin the process. Scroll down the 'Account and password' page until you find the 'Delete account' section. Reason (Optional) Verification You may provide feedback on your reason for deleting the account, though it is not mandatory. Re-enter your Proton Mail password and complete the CAPTCHA for security.

  6. Step 4: Final Confirmation and Authorisation 1 2 Warning Prompt Confirmation Text Carefully acknowledge the explicit warning regarding permanent and irreversible data loss. Type "delete" into the designated text box to confirm your understanding of the consequences. 3 4 Final Click Immediate Deactivation Click the 'Delete my account' button to finalise and submit your deletion request. Your Proton Mail account will be immediately deactivated upon successful confirmation.

  7. What Happens After Deletion Data Erasure: All emails, files, and contacts are permanently purged from Proton servers within 24 hours. Service Deactivation: Access to all associated Proton services (VPN, Drive, Calendar, Pass) ceases immediately. Username Availability: Your deleted username typically becomes available for new registrations after a 12-month period. Compliance: Proton adheres strictly to its no-logs policy and GDPR data erasure protocols, ensuring your privacy.

  8. Conclusion & Alternatives to Deletion Deletion is Final: Always remember the permanent nature of account deletion and the irreversible loss of data. Alternatives to Consider: • Downgrade to a free Proton Mail plan instead of full deletion. • Temporarily disable specific Proton services you no longer require. For any further queries or assistance before proceeding, please contact Proton support at support@proton.me. Proton maintains an unwavering commitment to user privacy, even post-account closure.

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