Proton Docs
Proton Docs provides end-to-end encrypted online documents for real-time collaboration and sharing.
About Proton Docs
Proton Docs is an online document editor with end-to-end encryption. It is part of the Proton Drive workspace for storing, managing, and accessing documents in one place.
You can create documents and work with others in real time, see who is viewing or editing, and follow live cursor movements. It supports suggested edits that can be reviewed, accepted, or rejected, and threaded comments within documents. You can invite collaborators by email or sharing link, set view or edit access, and revoke access at any time. Documents sync across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and collaborators can open shared links without a Proton Account.
It suits distributed teams and professionals who handle sensitive information, such as lawyers, doctors, financial advisers, project managers, and freelancers who need controlled sharing and encrypted collaboration.
Key features
- Real-time collaborative editing with live cursor tracking
- Suggestion mode to review, accept, or reject edits
- Threaded in-document comments for feedback
- Share by email or link with view or edit control
- Access and sync documents on desktop, tablet, mobile
- End-to-end encryption with revocable collaborator access
Best for: Teams and professionals who need encrypted collaboration on sensitive documents.
Good for
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Real-time collaboration with suggestions and comments
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Sharing with people without a Proton Account
Proton Docs at a glance
- Website
- proton.me/drive/docs
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Proton Docs FAQ
What is Proton Docs?
Proton Docs is an end-to-end encrypted online document editor for real-time collaboration. It is part of the Proton Drive workspace for storing and managing documents.
Can I share Proton Docs with people without a Proton Account?
Yes. You can invite collaborators by email or secure sharing link to view or edit, even if they do not have a Proton Account.
Which devices can I use Proton Docs on?
You can access and edit documents on desktop, tablet, and mobile with cloud-based syncing. It is available on Android, iOS, and web.
How do access controls work in Proton Docs?
You can set whether collaborators can view or edit a document. Access can be revoked at any time.
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