IMAP/SMTP + TLS support
Multi support are needed for heavy mail client (Outlook/Thunderbird/Evolution etc...)
Web access only is too limited
The ProtonMail Bridge supports IMAP/SMTP support for desktop clients: https://protonmail.com/blog/thunderbird-outlook-encrypted-email/
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anonymous commented
Why is it that you have to pay to use the email re-routing services? I need to integrate my old accounts so I continue to get email and download to my computer so I don't have to tediously logon and check EVERY. SINGLE. EMAIL.
Even IMAP only would be a godsend because AT LEAST I could download to my computer and only login to send messages as necessary.
You say that these restrictions are so you'll upgrade to a paid account to pay for the free accounts (etc, etc, etc) but are they really? I find it strains the imagination that GOOGLE will allow you to download your emails and send them FOR FREE and of course they use ads and crawling software to pay for it. Heck, MOST email providers will. Until I met protonmail I hadn't encountered an email service that prevented IMAP to free accounts since the early 2000s. Yet the almighty protonmail can't even allow you to download your messages to your computer without paying a nominal fee? Outrageous.
Then people wonder why gmail and the like are still popular....
Don't bother sending me an email to address provided by the way, it's from a shitty service that doesn't allow IMAP to free accounts.
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Gabi Nobre commented
if we want to use it with an email client on a phone we can't because it relies on bridge. We are confined to the app on mobile devices.
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bf commented
Is there any update on the Linux version of the Bridge? It was supposed to be ready early 2018 if I remember correctly.
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mook commented
As yet another Linux user I absolutely agree with what was already said by previous speakers.
Why don't Protonmail do what mailbox.org does? They give you an ability to upload you own public key and encrypt all incoming emails with it. Using their regular IMAP you can decrypt your mail and using a regular SMTP send emails encrypted with any keys you want.
1. This is much more secure, as your private key is stored at your own device (speaking of true end-to-end encryption).
2. It is definitely more flexible as encryption is being used by you at your own discretion.
3. And it's so much easier to implement, rather than trying to build a web interface that would satisfy everybody, a bunch of mobile apps and a Bridge app for several platforms.They're currently also working on a feature that would allow Protonmail-like scenario, i.e. private key is stored on their server. Only with slight difference that you can actually upload your own key protected by the passphrase. This will definitely be interesting for some users, although certainly not for the most paranoid ones.
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bf commented
This is not completed as long as there is no bridge for Linux.
When that is available a paid account will be an option for me, but I would want to know that it works as expected. Do you intend to allow non-paid users to install and use the bridge on a free, time-limited trial basis? -
Edmund Laugasson commented
To be honest - as long as there is no option to use custom external aliases with custom (self-made) encryption keys - there is no way to use ProtonMail as a full replacement regardless of IMAP/SMTP+TLS support. Many of us do need to send an e-mail with existing identity and using encryption like Enigmail in Thunderbird. But Thunderbird is not always available and being dependent with Thunderbird is a bad situation when you need urgently send an encrypted e-mail. But now GNU/Linux users cannot use even Thunderbird because there is no GNU/Linux version of Bridge. So GNU/Linux users would like to use the web version of ProtonMail but there are these external aliases and using own encryption keys not working. So currently GNU/Linux users are enforced to use MS Windows under virtualization environment in order to use ProtonMail. As you probably understand - this will never happen. GNU/Linux users may probably swallow the one-time migration under MS Windows but not everyday usage. So, PLEASE add also custom external aliases with custom (self-created) encryption keys. It is almost there - in ProtonMail web interface there are already some aliases possible and creating import forms for custom encryption keys would not be a rocket science. E.g. cPanel and similar hosting software contains it already - so it is possible.
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Edmund Laugasson commented
Unfortunately it is NOT completed - GNU/Linux version is still missing!!! Easiest way is to create a standalone application like Telegram on any other similar. Just download (probably unpack) and use. Certainly it would be nice to do as it suppose to be under GNU/Linux - DEB, RPM repositories in addition to standalone application. Then it would be easier to deploy in organization level.
Also it is available only for PAID users. I would suggest not to limit - the storage space will limit. When people see that the Bridge really works then they would be more probably your paid customer.
When you can accomplish these two options THEN you can announce that it is completed. -
Anonymous commented
I know this is probably this question but what are the pop and imap settings so I Can enter them into my Windows email client?
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SD commented
Hi, I am brand new to Proton Mail but would love to adopt multiple paid-for accounts for my various personal and business mailboxes. The only thing that is stopping me is lack of POP3 / SMTP / IMAP support. Please do consider rolling these out and I'll be signing up.
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Charlie commented
We are past mid 2017. Any news on this?
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Azat commented
When is this coming?!? Want this very much!
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Anonymous commented
I might bail on ProtonMail if I don't hear an updated timeline for IMAP/SMTP support soon.
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cb commented
Proton secure email would be a nice fit for Evolution or Kontact on Linux. I would get a subscription to PM when this happens. Right now I am using the web browser, which is a pain and the iphone app which works well, but is not really integrated to my ios. Looking forward to seeing this system evolve and I like what you have so far. Keep it up and thanks for this great software.
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Anonymous commented
I strongly support the Linux ecosystem and therefore would like to add my votes to support IMAP for Linux email clients, eg, Thunderbird. I build software also, and deliver to primarily Windows users, but trying to release Linux support simultaneously is very important to me. I think it's possible to do these inline, but I get why sometimes this can't happen.
Throwing in my 3 cents! Linux Thunderbird support!
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Gordon Haynes commented
Still hoping to hear that Proton Mail has been made IMAP /Apple Mail accessible. This promised development appears to have stalled. Disappointed, as I hate browser-based mail services for their terrible interface and lack of extras.
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Charlie commented
Mid 2017 has passed. I just do not like the Windows web interface and need IMAP before I'll subscribe.
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Mike commented
Hi PM !
Any news about this feature ?
Keep up the good work, thanks guys ! -
add commented
Need this feature before I can purchase. My data is very sensible
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Bad Penny commented
I converted to a paid subscription early this year in order to support the development of the bridge. Then I was told the beta was closed so I couldn't participate. Still waiting guys -- but losing faith. IMAP/SMTP support is a deal breaker for me so please give us an update at least. Thank you.
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Anonymous commented
is there a link for this beta?