At Nomag we try a lot of tools—some great, some that end up forgotten after a two-week trial. But when it comes to email, we’ve officially made the jump: we’re now on Proton Mail.
And no, we’re not the first. In fact, there’s a reason why encrypted email services like Proton have become the go-to for anyone who actually cares about privacy.
Why Bother?
Look, Gmail and Outlook are fine. They’re fast, free, and everywhere. But free in tech usually means you’re paying with something else—your data. Every flight confirmation, invoice, or client contract in your inbox is a tiny piece of who you are. Big Tech loves that.
We don’t.
As nomads, we spend half our lives connected to random public networks: airport lounges, hostels, cafés with more power sockets than tables. If there’s ever a category of people who should be paranoid about their inbox, it’s us.
Why Proton?
There are a few big reasons we went Proton:
End-to-end encryption: Only sender and recipient can read the message. Not even Proton itself.
Swiss roots: The servers are based in Switzerland, where privacy laws are actually strict (and not just a marketing slogan).
It’s trusted: Journalists, activists, and businesses already use it. We’re just joining the club.
Cross-platform & mobile-ready: Works just as smoothly from a laptop in Lisbon as from a phone in Palermo.
The Nomad Factor
For digital nomads, encrypted email isn’t about hiding secrets. It’s about staying sane. When you’re sending contracts, passport scans, or even just banking codes while bouncing between Wi-Fi networks in Belgrade, Nairobi, or Catania, it helps to know your inbox isn’t an open buffet.
Plus, let’s be honest: having a @proton.me address adds just the right amount of mystery when you drop it in a coworking Slack.
Our Takeaway
Switching to Proton was less about paranoia and more about practicality. Privacy is no longer optional—it’s a basic digital hygiene practice.
We’re not pioneers here—just following a well-trodden path that makes total sense. And if you’re a nomad still sending sensitive stuff over a free Gmail account, maybe it’s time to ask yourself: do I really trust this café Wi-Fi with my life?
We don’t. That’s why we switched.
👉 Over to you: still on Gmail, or already flying encrypted?