Last verified: Dec 2023
Secure Email Setup with these Proton Mail Server Settings
Founded by scientists and engineers with a focus on privacy in 2013, ProtonMail stands out for its end-to-end encryption, ensuring users' communications remain confidential. As an independent and privacy-focused email provider, ProtonMail has gained popularity for its commitment to data security. Following its mission to create an internet that respects privacy, Proton Mail accounts are protected by the latest security features, leaving no chance to cyberattacks.
In contrast to other providers (such as Tutanota), Proton Mail offers a convenient and reliable way to add your mailbox to your email client. Thanks to theProton Bridge, you can enjoy the ease of use of established email programs such as Outlook or Apple Mail while being sure that youremail data remainsencrypted and safe.
How to Add Proton Mail to Your Email Client?
In order to add your Proton Mail account to your email client, you first need toinstall theProton Mail Bridge software. This software handles the encryption and decryption of your emails in the background and ensures that your communication stays safe.
Proton Mail Server Settings: IMAP for Incoming Emails
After installing the Proton Bridge, you can add your Proton Mail address to your email client by using the following IMAP settings for incoming emails:
| IMAP Server | 127.0.0.1 |
| IMAP Port | 1143 |
| IMAP Security | TLS |
| Username | Your email address ([email protected]) |
| Password | Leave empty – gets generated by the Proton Mail Bridge |
Proton Mail Server Settings: SMTP for Outgoing Emails
To be able to also send emails via your Proton Mail address, you need to add the following Proton Mail SMTP settings in your email client for outgoing emails:
| SMTP Server | 127.0.0.1 |
| SMTP Port | 1025 |
| SMTP Security | TLS |
| Username | Your email address ([email protected]) |
| Password | Leave empty – gets generated by the Proton Mail Bridge |
Proton Mail POP3 Email Settings
Due to it's architecture, Proton Mail does not support POP3. However, if you wish todownload youremails to your device, theProton Bridge allows you to download your emails, freeing up storage space in your account. Therefore, there is no need to use POP3 with your Proton Mail account at all!
