Can i use proton mail with thunder

Yes, you can use Proton Mail with Thunderbird. Proton Mail provides an IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server that you can use with Thunderbird to access your Proton Mail account.

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Proton Mail with Thunderbird:

  1. Enable IMAP and SMTP in your Proton Mail account:
    • Log in to your Proton Mail account.
    • Go to Settings (gear icon) > Accounts > IMAP/SMTP.
    • Enable IMAP and SMTP.
    • Note down the IMAP and SMTP server addresses, as well as your username and password.
  2. Install the Proton Mail Bridge:
    • Download and install the Proton Mail Bridge from the Proton Mail website.
    • The Bridge is a small application that encrypts and decrypts your emails on your local machine.
  3. Configure Thunderbird:
    • Open Thunderbird and go to File > New > Existing Mail Account.
    • Enter your Proton Mail email address and password.
    • Select "Manual config" and enter the following settings:
      • Incoming (IMAP) server: imap.protonmail.com
      • Outgoing (SMTP) server: smtp.protonmail.com
      • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
      • Authentication: Password
    • Click "Done" to save the changes.
  4. Configure the Proton Mail Bridge:
    • Open the Proton Mail Bridge application.
    • Select "Thunderbird" as the email client.
    • Enter your Proton Mail email address and password.
    • Click "Connect" to establish the connection.

Once you've completed these steps, you should be able to access your Proton Mail account using Thunderbird. Your emails will be encrypted and decrypted on your local machine using the Proton Mail Bridge.

Note: Make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in your Proton Mail account to add an extra layer of security.