Different passwords for mail, vpn, and drive
If I am to use ProtonMail, ProtonVPN, and ProtonDrive on a number of devices, it seems to me that having all of these secured by a single passphrase is an unacceptable risk. Having the option to secure each of these with a different password would be a significant improvement. Indeed, without this, I think I will be very reluctant to use all of these and rely upon them.

-
Ilaria Verardo commented
At the very least, it should be ensured that all VPN apps/extensions do not require a second password. For example, I know from experience that the browser extension requires it.
-
HPZ commented
It's a good idea. For example, ProtonVPN could have a separate password, as there’s nothing stored on it—nothing critical that could compromise anyone. Proton Wallet should offer the option to use distinct passwords, should the user wish, and the same should apply to Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Mail. If the user desires, they should have the option to assign individual passwords to each service. However, it’s important to emphasize that this should be optional, activated only by those who choose to do so. It would be a valuable option.
-
C commented
Allow users to have separate passwords for each Proton service they use. This would mean being able to set separate passwords for Mail, Drive, Pass, VPN, and Wallet.
The issue was also brought up here https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/953584-proton-pass/suggestions/46727686-separate-password-for-proton-pass but was incorrectly marked complete when they added an extra password feature to pass which is not the same thing.
-
Nokato commented
Right now, I can set a password for Proton and a separate password for my email. This is convenient because I often use a VPN, and a single password is not enough. However, I don’t want to grant access to my email just because I used a VPN somewhere. Other services don’t offer this option.
I propose keeping the ability to use a universal Proton password but also allowing each service to have its own password.
This is very useful because I also frequently use a VPN at work. I use a simple Proton password to log into the VPN while ensuring no one can access my email. I would like to keep a simple password because I often need to log in from a colleague’s phone using a VPN due to network restrictions. I don’t want to use complex passwords in such cases.
At the same time, I am not suggesting 2FA—that’s a different thing. Nor am I asking for separate authentication for each service—that’s not what I mean.
-
Henry Dyck commented
I very much agree and have made my own post about this on the Proton Wallet page. This company says they want the highest security, this would be another huge step.
-
curmudgeony tom commented
I don't want to use my Proton password on my work laptop when using a VPN. Please consider implementing this.
-
Evil Spider commented
Yes, i was checking if this was possible and ended up here ;(
-
vsrt89 commented
Maybe not limited to VPN but more of a per-application passwords? At least I see it useful for Mail, VPN and Drive.
-
Alex Schmidt commented
That would really increase security.
I also don't like putting my email credentials in my Android tv box.
-
Alex Schmidt commented
A really good idea.
I also don't like putting my email credentials into my Android tv box. That can really be a big security risk.
-
SD commented
Really a big mess thie single password... for security products. I like very much the Proton features, but the single password policy... I do not understand the logic.
-
Maurits commented
This is a must for me! It must be able to set a different password for every service.
-
Maurits commented
This is a must for me! It must be able to set an unique password for every service.
I different one for Mail, VPN and the most important one Pass. -
mih commented
Needs to be implemented
-
Sure commented
Just a BUG in the security policy. I use Proton VPN on some devices that I do not trust. It is absolutely unacceptable practice.
-
generalnie7 commented
The only thing that keeps me from using proton as my main account
-
Yara commented
I think a separate password for VPN is particularly important because this password is often stored on devices such as routers, but I don't want to store my password there, which allows access to my entire account. I do have 2FA enabled, but I still feel uncomfortable storing my account password on some devices.
-
ohoh commented
I guess this won't change if you're sharing the 10 connections if your account with other people. Those people need their own account and then we're going into family options/plans for Proton, which is still a hot mess to begin with.
-
Cristian Alistar commented
Please make it possible a separate password for VPN. Other family members are using VPN, don't wanna share the password used for mail/drive/calendar. I know the 2FA can make some difference, but still deeply dislike it. I have installed Wireguard apps, and used different config files, but it is very limited to one server/or one set of settings.
-
j commented
It don't make sense that we have to use our email login for everything, we should have the option to make different logins for each service to stop me putting my master password for my proton account on all my devices for vpn and/or drive. Dont say pay twice as i already pay premium compared to the other services and this should be normal practice for a privacy focused company.