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These tools are critical for those starting their privacy journey as they help you secure your accounts and devices. | essentials.webp |
The tools on this page constitute the technology essentials which are critical for those starting their privacy journey, as they help you secure your accounts, devices, and sensitive communications.
Password Managers
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } Proton Pass
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } Psono
{ .twemoji loading=lazy } KeePassXC
{ .twemoji loading=lazy } KeePassDX (Android)
{ .twemoji loading=lazy } gopass (CLI)
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Multi-Factor Authentication Tools
Note: Hardware security keys have been moved to their own category.
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } Aegis Authenticator (Android)
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Real-Time Communication
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } SimpleX Chat
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Encryption Software
Operating System Encryption
For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool your operating system provides, whether that is BitLocker on Windows, FileVault on macOS, or LUKS on Linux. These tools are included with the operating system and take advantage of hardware encryption elements such as a secure cryptoprocessor.
Cross-Platform Tools
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } Picocrypt
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } VeraCrypt
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } Tomb
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OpenPGP Clients
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{ .twemoji loading=lazy } GPG4Win (Windows)
{ .twemoji loading=lazy } GPG Suite (macOS)
{ .twemoji loading=lazy } OpenKeychain (Android)