SimpleLogin key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Proton AG
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (CH)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Infrastructure
- Proton, UpCloud
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- Firefox Relay, DuckDuckGo Email Protection, Addy.io (formerly AnonAddy), Hide My Email (Apple)
About SimpleLogin
SimpleLogin is an open-source email alias and forwarding service that allows users to create unique, anonymous email addresses for every website they interact with. By sitting between the sender and the user's real inbox, it shields the primary email address from data breaches, trackers, and spam. Originally a French startup, it was acquired by Proton AG (the makers of Proton Mail) in 2022 to strengthen the privacy-first ecosystem. The service is highly flexible, supporting custom domains and catch-all addresses, making it suitable for both individual privacy enthusiasts and businesses looking to manage professional communications without exposing internal infrastructure. Its commitment to transparency is demonstrated by its 100% open-source code base, which includes the server architecture, browser extensions, and mobile apps, all available for public audit on GitHub. Following its relocation to Switzerland in 2024, it operates under some of the world's strongest data protection laws.
Alternative to
Hosting & Security
Proton, UpCloud
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