Add private web mail to gmail
A great idea!
You can add a private webmail service to your Gmail account using a third-party add-on or a browser extension. Here are a few options:
Option 1: ProtonMail Bridge
ProtonMail Bridge is a free, open-source add-on that allows you to use ProtonMail's private email service with your Gmail account. Here's how to set it up:
- Sign up for a ProtonMail account.
- Install the ProtonMail Bridge add-on from the Chrome Web Store.
- Configure the add-on by entering your ProtonMail account credentials and selecting "Gmail" as the email provider.
- The add-on will create a new label in your Gmail account, where you can access your ProtonMail emails.
Option 2: Mailvelope
Mailvelope is a browser extension that allows you to encrypt and decrypt emails using PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption. Here's how to set it up:
- Install the Mailvelope extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Create a new email account with a provider that supports PGP encryption (e.g., ProtonMail, Tutanota).
- Configure Mailvelope by entering your email account credentials and selecting the encryption method (PGP).
- Compose a new email in Gmail and use the Mailvelope extension to encrypt the message.
- Send the encrypted email to your private email account.
Option 3: Tutanota
Tutanota is a private email service that offers a browser extension to encrypt and decrypt emails. Here's how to set it up:
- Sign up for a Tutanota account.
- Install the Tutanota browser extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Configure the extension by entering your Tutanota account credentials.
- Compose a new email in Gmail and use the Tutanota extension to encrypt the message.
- Send the encrypted email to your Tutanota account.
Important notes:
- These options may require you to create a new email account with a private email provider.
- Some of these options may have limitations or restrictions on the number of emails you can send or receive.
- Always review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party add-on or service you use.
By adding a private webmail service to your Gmail account, you can enjoy the benefits of end-to-end encryption and enhanced privacy for your emails.