Getting Started

defnd.email uses end-to-end encryption. Your private key never leaves your device. We cannot read your data — by design.

After registration, your browser generates a keypair. The public key is stored on our servers. The private key stays with you.

1. Create account

Sign up at defnd.email/auth/register. Choose your username — this becomes your email address.

2. Save recovery phrase

You'll get a 24-word recovery phrase. Store it safely — it's the only way to recover access if you forget your password.

3. Start using

Access Mail, Calendar, Notes, and Passwords — all encrypted with your keys.

Mail

E2E encrypted email with @defnd.email address.

  • Web client only (encryption requires browser)
  • Send encrypted messages to external recipients
  • Receive and decrypt incoming mail
  • Attachments encrypted client-side

Calendar

Encrypted calendar with events, reminders, and categories.

  • All event data encrypted client-side
  • Recurring events support
  • Categories with colors
  • Offline support

Notes

Secure notes with folders and tags.

  • Note content encrypted before storage
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Pin important notes
  • Offline editing

Passwords

Zero-knowledge password vault.

  • All credentials encrypted locally
  • Password generator
  • Import from other managers (CSV)
  • Organize with folders

Security

Security features to protect your account.

Two-Factor Auth

Enable two-factor authentication in Settings. We support TOTP apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.).

Encryption

  • Key exchange: X25519 (Curve25519)
  • Encryption: XChaCha20-Poly1305
  • Key derivation: Argon2id
  • Recovery: BIP39 (24 words)

API

Send encrypted emails via REST API (Pro plan).

POST https://api.defnd.email/v1/send Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY { "to": "recipient@example.com", "subject": "Hello", "body": "Message content" }