Account-Based Calendar Integration on macOS (No Public Links)
////////////// Summary //////////////
Add native macOS calendar integration using real Proton account authentication, not public/shared calendar links. If possible also add editing rights.
////////////// Description //////////////
Currently, adding Proton calendars to macOS requires using public calendar links. This approach has significant limitations and does not meet the expectations for a secure, professional, or privacy-focused calendar integration.
Public links:
- Expose calendar data via static URLs
- Cannot reflect user permissions properly
- Are unsuitable for private, work, or shared calendars
- Do not align with Proton’s security and privacy model
////////////// Problem / UX & Security Issues //////////////
- Public links are a workaround, not a real integration
- No proper authentication or access control
- Difficult to manage multiple calendars and accounts
- Poor experience for professional and enterprise users
- Inconsistent with how Proton Mail accounts work on macOS
////////////// Proposed Solution //////////////
Provide native, account-based calendar integration for macOS that:
- Uses Proton account login (authentication, not public URLs)
- Supports multiple calendars per account
- Respects calendar permissions and sharing rules
- Syncs securely with the macOS Calendar app
- Updates in real time (or near real time)
- Allows easy enable/disable per calendar
////////////// Expected Behavior //////////////
- User signs in with their Proton account
- Calendars appear automatically in macOS Calendar
- Shared calendars work according to permissions
- No public links required at any point
////////////// User Value //////////////
- Proper security and privacy
- Seamless macOS experience
- Better usability for work and personal scheduling
- Makes Proton Calendar viable as a primary calendar on macOS
////////////// Priority Justification //////////////
Calendar access is a core daily workflow. Relying on public links undermines trust, usability, and professional adoption. Account-based integration is essential for serious macOS users.