Secure Email for
Journalists & Activists
Protect your sources and your communications. Onion Mail offers native Tor access, automatic PGP encryption, and zero personal data collection — built for people who cannot afford to be exposed.
The threat model journalists and activists face
Investigative journalists, activists, and whistleblowers face threats that ordinary users do not. A subpoena, a border crossing, or a compromised device can expose sources, unpublished stories, and personal contacts. Standard email services — even "private" ones — leave too many traces.
⚠️ What metadata reveals even without reading your email
Even without reading your messages, metadata tells a story: who you contacted, when, how often, from which location. Your email provider logs your IP on every login. Your phone number links your account to your real identity. Even ProtonMail has been compelled to log IPs and provide them to authorities. The only way to protect against this is to never generate the metadata in the first place.
No IP ever logged
Access via Tor .onion means we never see your real IP. No metadata linking your account to your physical location — ever.
PGP — we cannot read your mail
Messages stored on our servers are PGP-encrypted. Under a legal order, we have nothing readable to hand over.
No phone, no identity link
No phone number, no recovery email, no real name. Your account cannot be linked to your identity through us.
Future-proof communications
Post-quantum messaging via PQC Server protects sensitive exchanges from "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks.
Who uses Onion Mail and why
Onion Mail is used by people across many fields who share a common need: communications that cannot be traced back to them.
🕵️ Investigative journalists
Receive tips from sources without exposing their identity or yours. Communicate with editors and colleagues without leaving a traceable metadata trail.
✊ Activists in restrictive countries
Organize and communicate without fear that a seized device or a subpoena will expose your network. Tor access works even in censored environments.
🏛️ Lawyers and legal professionals
Protect attorney-client privilege. Communicate with clients on sensitive matters without creating traceable digital records.
💬 Whistleblowers
Report wrongdoing without putting yourself at risk. A truly anonymous communication channel that cannot be traced back to you through IP logs, phone numbers, or payment records.
Frequently asked questions
Has Onion Mail ever been compelled to hand over user data?
We comply with valid legal orders. However, because we never log IPs (users access via Tor) and messages are PGP-encrypted, there is typically no useful data to hand over. This is by design — we cannot give what we do not have.
Is Onion Mail suitable for source protection?
Yes, if used correctly. Sources should contact you via Tor, create an account with no personal data, and use PGP. Our security dashboard shows in real time whether all protections are active.
Can I use Onion Mail for secure file sharing?
Yes — you can send encrypted attachments via email. For larger files or post-quantum encrypted storage, our integrated PQC Server supports encrypted file storage and sharing.
What should I tell my sources about how to contact me?
Tell them to use Tor Browser, go to your Onion Mail address via the .onion link, create an anonymous account with no personal data, and write to you from there. Combined with PGP, this is one of the safest communication methods available.
Protect your sources. Protect yourself.
Create a free Onion Mail account directly from Tor Browser — no phone, no identity, no traces.