Proton Pass is a password manager for storing credentials and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults.
It supports a wide range of item types including logins, passkeys, secure notes, identities, credit cards, SSH keys, Wi-Fi credentials and custom records. Vaults can be organised into folders and searched from the desktop application.
The Linux desktop client can work offline and synchronises encrypted data through Proton’s service. Proton Pass also provides tools for sharing information securely, generating authentication codes and monitoring account security.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Protects vault data with end-to-end encryption before synchronisation.
- Stores logins, passkeys, secure notes, identities, credit cards, SSH keys, Wi-Fi credentials and custom items.
- Organises items into multiple vaults and folders with searchable custom fields.
- Offline mode keeps vault contents accessible when an internet connection is unavailable.
- Built-in TOTP authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes alongside stored logins.
- Creates and manages hide-my-email aliases without exposing a user’s primary email address.
- Supports sharing individual items, complete vaults and expiring secure links.
- Pass Monitor identifies exposed credentials and highlights password-related security problems.
- Supports passkeys alongside conventional usernames and passwords.
- Imports data from other password managers and provides facilities for exporting vault contents.
- SSH agent support makes stored SSH credentials available to compatible development tools.
Website: github.com/ProtonMail/WebClients
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Developer: Proton AG
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Proton Pass Desktop is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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