# My grievances with Proton

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/my-grievances-with-proton/37526
**Category:** Off Topic
**Created:** 2026-05-01T05:52:06Z
**Posts:** 114
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## Post 23 by @anon92947183 — 2026-05-01T10:11:46Z

> [@anon77345381](#):
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> Let me know what you think

Sorry, but I’m not seeing the issue. Proton is a business and it charges for its services.

> [@anon77345381](#):
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> It actually makes no mention of alias deactivation in case of a plan downgrade!

> [@anon77345381](#):
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> if you have gratuitously used your @pm.me or your aliases to sign up on various important websites, then if you decide to downgrade your plan to the Free plan, your aliases will be deactivated until you become a paying customer again

Their pricing plan and features are quite clear to me?

> **[Proton Pricing Plans - Free & Paid Plans | Proton](https://proton.me/pricing)**
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> Compare plans and pricing for our Encrypted Email, Calendar, VPN, and Drive services for individuals and businesses. Both Free and paid plans are available.

> **[Proton plans explained: Proton Free, Proton Mail Plus, Proton Unlimited,...](https://proton.me/support/proton-plans)**
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> Proton Free, Proton Mail Plus, Proton Unlimited, Proton Duo, Proton Family, or Proton Visionary — which is right for you?

I think I’m a little lost with what you’re proposing. Are you saying you think Proton should still provide an @pm.me address on downgrading to a free plan? That feature isn’t available in the free plan?

It might be best to find an alternative e-mail provider who can provide what you need? I can’t see where Proton have gone wrong here.

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