Proton for Business free trial: What’s included and how to redeem
Proton for Business is a suite of encrypted services that help your organization stay productive and secure. You can test-drive any Proton product for free, with zero commitment, to see if it’s right for your business.
In this article, you’ll learn:
- How to start the free trial
- Who’s eligible for a free trial?
- What’s included in the free trial?
- What happens after your free trial begins
- How to check when your free trial ends
- How to cancel your free trial
- How to change your free trial’s billing cycle
How to start the free trial
To obtain your free trial, follow the steps below on a computer:
1. Go to any Proton Business product purchase page, such as:
2. Select your desired plan, then click Try free for 14 days.
3. Enter your details to create a Proton Account. Once you’re done, click Next.
4. If your signup is successful, you’ll see a Thank you message on a loading screen. Wait a few moments while your free trial is being set up.
5. Once your free trial is ready, you’ll be redirected to your account dashboard with a popup saying Your free trial has started. You’ll also receive an email saying your free trial has begun.
Your 14-day free trial is now activated.
Who’s eligible for a free trial?
You are eligible for a free trial as long as you have not previously used Proton for Business, whether it’s as a free trial or paid subscription.
What’s included in the free trial?
A free trial entitles you to 14 days of unlimited access to the premium Proton services covered within your selected plan.
If you’ve chosen the Proton Business Suite plan, your 14-day free trial includes access to all Proton apps:
- Proton Calendar
- Proton Drive
- Proton Mail
- Proton Pass
- Proton VPN
You can install and use the apps on up to 10 devices during your free trial, including desktop, mobile, and browser extensions, and have up to a maximum of 10 users.
As part of your free trial, you can use all add-ons, with some limitations:
- If you signed up for Proton VPN for Business, you’ll be limited to one dedicated IP.
- If you signed up for Proton Mail for Business, there will be no additional custom domain slots besides what is already included. You’ll also get a maximum of 10 slots for Scribe access.
Learn more about the benefits of Proton for Business.
What happens after your free trial begins
You can now use Proton until your free trial ends. On the seventh day of your free trial, you’ll receive an email reminder notifying you of your remaining trial period. You’ll also receive another email notification when your free trial ends.
Once the 14-day free trial is over, you’ll be automatically converted to a paid subscription and your payment method will be charged according to the plan you chose at signup.
If you’re not satisfied using Proton for Business, simply cancel anytime before the free trial ends to avoid being charged.
Note that once your free trial begins, you will not be able to change to a different plan or product. If you cancel during your free trial and sign up for a new plan or product, you will not receive a free trial on the new plan.
How to check when your free trial ends
1. On the Proton login page, enter your account details and click Sign in.
2. Select a Proton app.
3. Click through the account settings. You’ll be redirected to your Proton Account dashboard. Your remaining days will be displayed in a blue banner at the top of the page.
Alternatively, you can also check your remaining free days by clicking Learn more under your free trial plan. You’ll see a popup displaying the number of days you have left.
How to cancel your free trial
To cancel your free trial, follow the steps below on a computer:
1. On the Proton login page, enter your account details and click Sign in.
2. Select a Proton app.
3. Click through the account settings. You’ll be redirected to your Proton Account dashboard. Click Learn more under your free trial plan.
4. You’ll see a popup displaying the number of days you have left. On this popup, click Cancel subscription.
5. On the subsequent popup, click the Continue button at the bottom right.
6. Next, you’ll see a feedback request popup. Fill out the details, then click Cancel subscription.
Your subscription will be canceled, and you can continue to use your free trial until it ends. You’ll see a popup saying Subscription canceled, and an email confirming your trial cancellation will be sent to your inbox.
How to change your free trial’s billing cycle
Depending on the billing cycle you chose at signup, you’ll be charged on a monthly or annual basis when your subscription begins.
Switching from annual to monthly payments during the trial will allow you to continue using the trial, and your payment method will only be charged at the end of the trial.
However, switching from monthly to annual payments during your free trial will automatically forfeit the remainder of your trial, and your payment method will be charged immediately.
If you wish to change your billing cycle, follow these steps on a computer:
1. On the Proton login page, enter your account details and click Sign in.
2. Select a Proton app.
3. Click through the account settings. You’ll be redirected to your Proton Account dashboard. Click Customize plan under your free trial plan.
3. On the Review subscription popup, look for the Select your plan section, then click the option you wish to switch to.
4. On the next screen, ensure all your details are correct, then either:
- Click Confirm (if you’re switching from annual to monthly payments), or
- Click Cancel trial and pay (if you’re switching from monthly to annual payments).
If you chose to switch from monthly to annual payments, your free trial will be canceled and your payment method will be charged for the first year. Your subscription will renew automatically every year unless canceled.