Tutanota Mail is a secure email service based in Germany, designed with privacy and security as its main priorities. Here's a breakdown of what it is and why people use it:
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? What Is Tutanota Mail?
Tutanota (Latin for "secure message") is an end-to-end encrypted email service that offers:
Encrypted emails (including subject, body, and attachments)
No ads, no tracking
Open-source codebase
Servers hosted in Germany, protected by strict EU privacy laws
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? Purpose of Using Tutanota
People use Tutanota for several key reasons:
Purpose Description
Privacy Tutanota does not track users, scan emails, or sell data — unlike many free email providers.
Security All data is stored encrypted, and communication can be end-to-end encrypted, even with non-Tutanota users (via a shared password).
Anonymity You can create an account without giving personal info (like a phone number).
Open-source & transparent The source code is available for review, adding trust and transparency.
Alternative to Big Tech Tutanota is independent and not owned by Google, Microsoft, or Apple.
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✅ Common Uses
Journalists communicating confidentially
Activists or whistleblowers
Privacy-conscious individuals or businesses
People wanting a secure, ad-free alternative to Gmail/Yahoo
Secure registration email for crypto, security apps, etc.
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? Free vs Paid Plans
Tutanota has a free plan, but also offers premium and business plans with features like:
Custom domains
More storage
Inbox rules and aliases
Shared calendars (also encrypted)