How to add email to proton mail

Proton Mail is a secure and private email service that offers a free and paid version. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add an email address to Proton Mail:

Method 1: Sign up for a new Proton Mail account

1. Go to the Proton Mail website (www.protonmail.com) and click on "Sign up" in the top right corner.
2. Fill out the registration form with your desired email address, password, and other details.
3. Click on "Create account" to complete the sign-up process.
4. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to your email address.

Method 2: Add an existing email address to Proton Mail

1. Go to the Proton Mail website (www.protonmail.com) and click on "Sign in" in the top right corner.
2. Enter your existing email address and password to log in.
3. Click on "Settings" (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner.
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Add account".
5. Select "Import account" and choose the email provider you want to add (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
6. Enter your email address and password for the account you want to add.
7. Click on "Add account" to complete the process.

Tips and considerations

• When adding an existing email address to Proton Mail, you'll need to grant Proton Mail access to your email account. This allows Proton Mail to fetch your emails and sync them with your Proton Mail account.
• Proton Mail supports IMAP and POP3 protocols, as well as OAuth 2.0 for some email providers.
• If you're using a custom domain (e.g., [email protected]), you may need to set up DNS records to point to Proton Mail's servers.
• Proton Mail offers a free version with limited storage and features, as well as a paid version with more storage and features.