Add private web mail to gmail

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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:

  1. Sign up for a ProtonMail account.
  2. Install the ProtonMail Bridge add-on from the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Configure the add-on by entering your ProtonMail account credentials and selecting "Gmail" as the email provider.
  4. 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:

  1. Install the Mailvelope extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Create a new email account with a provider that supports PGP encryption (e.g., ProtonMail, Tutanota).
  3. Configure Mailvelope by entering your email account credentials and selecting the encryption method (PGP).
  4. Compose a new email in Gmail and use the Mailvelope extension to encrypt the message.
  5. 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:

  1. Sign up for a Tutanota account.
  2. Install the Tutanota browser extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Configure the extension by entering your Tutanota account credentials.
  4. Compose a new email in Gmail and use the Tutanota extension to encrypt the message.
  5. Send the encrypted email to your Tutanota account.

Important notes:

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.