To create a free ProtonMail account, follow these steps:

• Go to the ProtonMail website (www.protonmail.com) using your web browser.
• Click on “Get ProtonMail” or “Sign Up” to initiate the account creation process.
• You will be presented with different plans to choose from. Click on “Get Free” plan or “Create Free Account” option.

A signup form will appear. Here, you need to provide the following details:

• Username: Choose a unique username for your ProtonMail email address. This will be followed by “@protonmail.com”.
• Password: Create a strong and secure password for your account.
• Recovery Email Address: Provide an alternative email address that you can access. This will be used to recover your account if needed.
• Recovery Phone Number (optional): You can also choose to provide a recovery phone number for enhanced account security.
• After entering all the required information, click on “Create Account” or “Sign Up” to proceed.
• ProtonMail may prompt you to solve a CAPTCHA or perform additional security checks to verify that you are a human.
• Once your account is successfully created, you will be directed to your ProtonMail inbox. You can start using your new email account right away.

Remember to keep your login credentials secure and use strong passwords to protect your account.