This Gmail competitor can now hide your email address

Proton Mail's email alias can protect your identity in the event of a security breach

When you need to sign up for a new platform or service, you’re typically asked to provide your email address and password. In some cases, people use dedicated tools to create fake email addresses, stopping unwanted mail from clogging up their inbox. Doing so can require extra time and effort, especially if you don’t already have a service or separate email account created for such purposes. Now, Proton Mail users will be able to mask their email address right from their email client to avoid the entire hassle, giving the Swiss privacy-focused company another leg up on Gmail.