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1. logout from ALL devices

   Currently, proton (free accounts) do not see "logout from ALL devices" option and this leaves a residue session in some cases and leaves vulnerable. Preparing to provide an option as "logout from ALL devices" and make sure this option terminates all sessions associated with that account.

   Also when someone already logged in and trying to submit a suggestion it should not ask e-mail and password since I think it is redundant.

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2. Proton Cloud Sync

   A new service similar to Multcloud by Proton.
   This service only purpose will be sync/transfer between different cloud storage providers.

   Types of synchronizations:
   -Programmed or One-Time-Run (Not real time):
   --One-way:
   ---Acumulative: removing files in origin won't delete files in destination, new files in origin will be copied into destination
   ---Mirror: origin and destination files are exactly same, deleted files in origin remove files in destination, created files in origin will be created in destination
   ---Update: all files in destination will be removed and then all files in origin will be copied to destination
   ---Update Transfer: equal to update but transfering files from origin into destination
   ---Incremental: everytime there is a new file in origin a new folder in destination will be created containing only additions
   ---Incremental Transfer: equal to Incremental but transfering new files from origin instead of copy
   ---Backup: everytime there is a change in origin a new folder in destination will be created containing everything in origin
   ---Backup transfer: equal to backup but transfering from origin instead of just copy
   --Bidirectional: files added, modified, removed in origin will get same changes in destination, files added, modified, removed in destination will get same changes in origin
   -Real Time Bidirectional: same as Programmed Bidirectional but in real time
   -Regular single transfers:
   --One-Time: just a single transfer from origin to destination triggered by user
   --Programmed: equal but running multiple times according to user programation
   -Backup:
   --Simple Backup: equal to Programmed or One-Time-Run One-way Backup
   --Backup Transfer: equal to Programmed or One-Time-Run One-way Backup Transfer

   Possible implementation of Email backup/migration for:
   -Proton Mail > Proton Mail
   -Proton Mail > cloud provider
   -Gmail > Proton Mail
   -Gmail > cloud provider
   -Outlook > Proton Mail
   -Outlook > cloud provider
   -Office 365 Mail > Proton Mail
   -Office 365 > cloud provider
   -Yandex Mail > Proton Mail
   -Yandex Mail > cloud provider
   -Yahoo > Proton Mail
   -Yahoo > cloud provider
   -Zoho > Proton Mail
   -Zoho > cloud provider

   Shared folders across clouds

   Offline download:
   -from Torrent magnet > cloud provider
   -from URL > cloud provider

   Subaccounts:
   -Proton subaccounts: syncronized with Proton members of same Organization (permissions to create new syncs or tranfers, read, write)
   -Regular subaccounts: just others users of Proton Cloud Sync with access (permissions to create new syncs or tranfers, read, write)

   Email notifications of results (success and failures for syncs and transfers) to multiple addresses

   Filters:
   -Files to ignore
   -Files to include

   Renaming of special characters in files when transfering/syncing

   Minimum supported providers:
   -Proton Drive
   -Google Drive
   -Google Photos
   -Icloud Photos
   -Icloud Drive
   -Dropbox
   -OneDrive
   -pCloud
   -NextCloud
   -FTP
   -WebDAV
   -NAS

   Desired supported providers:
   -MEGA
   -IceDrive
   -Box
   -Baidu
   -Flickr
   -SharePoint
   -Yandex
   -MediaFire
   -Evernote
   -Wasabi
   -AWS S3
   -OwnCloud
   -MySQL
   -Egnyte
   -Putio
   -SugarSync
   -Tresorit
   -Sync.com
   -Ende
   -Filen
   -Backblaze
   -Web.de
   -CloudMe
   -Cubby
   -MyDrive
   -IDrive
   -ADrive
   -Shadow
   -Google Workspace
   -Google Shared Drive
   -OneDrive for Bussiness
   -Dropbox for Bussiness
   -Box for Bussiness

   Multiple account transfers for teams:
   -Google Workspace
   -Google Shared Drive
   -OneDrive for Bussiness
   -Dropbox for Bussiness
   -Box for Bussiness

   A new service similar to Multcloud by Proton.
   This service only purpose will be sync/transfer between different cloud storage providers.

   Types of synchronizations:
   -Programmed or One-Time-Run (Not real time):
   --One-way:
   ---Acumulative: removing files in origin won't delete files in destination, new files in origin will be copied into destination
   ---Mirror: origin and destination files are exactly same, deleted files in origin remove files in destination, created files in origin will be created in destination
   ---Update: all files in destination will be removed and then all files in origin will be copied to destination
   ---Update Transfer: equal to update but transfering… more

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3. image manipulation

   It would be really useful to allow manipulating embedded images in emails. At least move and resize them easily like in outlook or many others.

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4. "Inbox" and "Sent" / "Boite de réception" et "Envoyés"

   (En français ci-dessous)

   Hello,

   When "conversation mode" is selected, the "Inbox" and "Sent" folders contain discussions including both incoming and outgoing mails.
   Only unanswered messages (sent or received) need to go through both folders to be followed up. (But they can be found in "All messages")

   The whole thing is a bit confusing.

   What would you think, for this "conversation mode", of grouping (or enabling to be grouped by an option) the two folders "Inbox" and "Sent" into a single folder "Conversations" ?

   Eventually, two labels automatically added, "Received" and "Sent", could differentiate messages in conversations and make them easier to find.

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   Bonjour,

   Lorsque le "mode conversation" est choisi, les dossiers "Boite de réception" et "Envoyés" contiennent les discussions intégrant à la fois les courriers entrant et sortant.
   Seuls, les messages sans réponse (envoyés ou reçus) nécessitent de parcourir les deux boites pour êtres suivis. (Mais on les retrouve dans "Tous les messages")

   L'ensemble est un peu troublant.

   Que penseriez-vous, pour ce "mode conversation" de regrouper (ou de permettre de regrouper par une option) les deux dossiers "Boite de réception" et "Envoyés" en une seule boite "Conversations" ?

   Éventuellement, deux labels mis automatiquement, "Reçu" et "Envoyé", pourraient différencier les messages dans les conversations et faciliter leur recherche.

   (En français ci-dessous)

   Hello,

   When "conversation mode" is selected, the "Inbox" and "Sent" folders contain discussions including both incoming and outgoing mails.
   Only unanswered messages (sent or received) need to go through both folders to be followed up. (But they can be found in "All messages")

   The whole thing is a bit confusing.

   What would you think, for this "conversation mode", of grouping (or enabling to be grouped by an option) the two folders "Inbox" and "Sent" into a single folder "Conversations" ?

   Eventually, two labels automatically added, "Received" and "Sent", could differentiate messages in conversations and make them easier… more

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5. To Do list - secure

   You could create a secure TO-DO LIST in which it would be possible to work in the same way as in Microsoft to-do list. I think that many of us have sensitive information in that letter that we don't want to share with followers.

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6. Keyboard shortcut to change font size / zoom

   In the ProtonMail app on Windows 10, when drafting or viewing an email, I am unable to use CTRL+wheel or CTRL+/- key to increase/decrease the size of the font. If you do not have this change in progress, please add this to the features in ProtonMail app. Thank you.

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7. Proton Linux Distro or recommended list

   This is likely so far outside of Proton's business sphere that it's an instant no-go, but... consider this a "Dear Santa," however unlikely:

   Like a whole lot of people disgusted with Microsoft's Orwell 10 Terms of Use requirement that users acquiesce to coding that lays their entire computer open to the presumably angelic little MS employees in their cubicles up in Redmond, Wa, USA, I'm looking for an alternative OS so I can ditch the Microsoft Borg altogether. (Windows 7 is getting a little difficult to work with these days. 8^) And given that Apple is just as bad if not worse (and I can't stand their GUI in any case,) that means: Linux.

   So the instant concern for me with Linux is that given a.) open source - which contrary to popular opinion I do not see as a necessary positive - and b.) any distro that you download leaves you at the mercy of the author(s) of that distro and with a leap-of-faith trust in their ethics... wouldn't it be great if an already-trusted entity like Proton were to produce its own set of downloadable Linux distros?

   A ton of work, presumably, but failing that: How about Proton host a page with a collection of Linux distros that Proton has vetted for integrity, so that people seeking to divorce themselves from Microsoft can pick a LInux variety with reasonable confidence?

   Currently I'm struggling to get a Linux variant called Robolinux running - which promises the ability to run Windows programs on it hassle-free, among a bunch of other appealing privacy-related features - but have come up against its creator's incredible, unprovoked hostility and rudeness to any user with the audacity to ask something as simple as "how can I get the iso file to boot from a disc?" And this after having forked over 60 bucks USD for his Advanced Update package, on the expectation that he might be at least a little grateful to his customers. Ohhhboy. 'Will flail away at this until my patience runs out, and then it's off to... search for another distro that's trustworthy.

   Which is by no means a definite thing. Hence the desire for a reputable source - like Proton - to present a selection that's been vetted for ethics and trustworthiness.

   A brainstorm idea, but thought I'd throw it out there. And I didn't even go into my even crazier wish for a completely new OS. (I keep wondering why, with computing being one of the largest industries on Earth, as late as 2024 we're still stuck with just three (3) OS options. There should be three dozen available. But I digress.)

   Please 'scuse the textwall, but just wanted to throw these ideas out there.

   This is likely so far outside of Proton's business sphere that it's an instant no-go, but... consider this a "Dear Santa," however unlikely:

   Like a whole lot of people disgusted with Microsoft's Orwell 10 Terms of Use requirement that users acquiesce to coding that lays their entire computer open to the presumably angelic little MS employees in their cubicles up in Redmond, Wa, USA, I'm looking for an alternative OS so I can ditch the Microsoft Borg altogether. (Windows 7 is getting a little difficult to work with these days. 8^) And given that Apple is just as bad if… more

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8. Account switching (multiple accounts)

   With Proton Mail App For PC It would be nice to have multi logins proton accounts in one proton mail app, Like on the Android Proton Mail App.
   if we are paying more than one proton account, makes sense for multi-accounts logins.

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9. Create limited passwords to access certain parts of a Proton account

   Summary:
   Allow users to create a second, "limited" password for their Proton account, which would only provide access to limited data (e-mails and Proton Pass data) of their choosing.

   How it would work:

   1. A user creates a limited password for their account and chooses which of their Proton e-mail addresses and Proton Pass data are accessible with it.

   2. Upon logging in with the limited password, only those selected addresses (and associated messages and data) and Proton Pass passwords are visible and accessible.

   3. Other e-mail addresses and Proton Pass data remain completely hidden and inaccessible.

   Purpose:
   Limited passwords would help users better protect their most sensitive data by only allowing access to and knowledge of data which the user has deemed less sensitive.

   This would help users protect their data in the following scenarios:
   - When forced to reveal their password under duress.
   - When users need to allow family and next of kin to access their data in emergency situations.
   - When logging in on devices or networks that can't be fully trusted.

   Note:
   To protect against duress, limited passwords should be implemented in such a way that when using them to log in, an attacker cannot determine if the password provided by the user is a limited password or the full password.

   Summary:
   Allow users to create a second, "limited" password for their Proton account, which would only provide access to limited data (e-mails and Proton Pass data) of their choosing.

   How it would work:

   1. A user creates a limited password for their account and chooses which of their Proton e-mail addresses and Proton Pass data are accessible with it.

   2. Upon logging in with the limited password, only those selected addresses (and associated messages and data) and Proton Pass passwords are visible and accessible.

   3. Other e-mail addresses and Proton Pass data remain completely hidden and inaccessible.

   Purpose:
   Limited passwords would help users… more

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10. Clone/duplicate contacts

    Provide ability to duplicate a contact, to quickly create say a new
    conctact from the same organisation

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11. Proton laptop

    This is a dorky suggestion from someone very low in IT knowledge, but I am sick of working from a computer (MS) that has me logged in and tracked all the time. I'm just sick of creepy. Maybe because I lived in a time when things weren't this creepy.

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12. Proton AI

    Proton could develop a chatAI similar to the main ones on the market (even in the style of Brave's Leo), which would include text, images and, of course, other integrations with Proton's services.

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13. Inactivity options, sign-out/lock

    The new desktop client does not have "Keep me signed in" as an option because that is its default and it can't be altered.

    This is not documented for the new desktop client which can lead to people wasting time trying to sort out what is happening.

    What does this do:
    If you don't sign out but simply close the app window next time the protonmail app starts you are not challenged for a password. This still occurs if you reboot the laptop/pc/virtual machine.

    The only time you have enter a password is when you reset the process by signing out from the app itself.

    This may be fine for the home environment but not for business. For security reasons best to have logons for each desktop application and not rely upon locking your desktop all the time.

    For business and some home users it be best to make it optional.

    Reference: Service Desk request 2751628)

    The new desktop client does not have "Keep me signed in" as an option because that is its default and it can't be altered.

    This is not documented for the new desktop client which can lead to people wasting time trying to sort out what is happening.

    What does this do:
    If you don't sign out but simply close the app window next time the protonmail app starts you are not challenged for a password. This still occurs if you reboot the laptop/pc/virtual machine.

    The only time you have enter a password is when you reset the process by signing… more

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14. App specific One-Time Passwords

    Add the ability to generate one-time passwords to log in to Proton apps (mail, pass, VPN), without the need of typing in the "master password" to log in to any of these apps on new/insecure devices. Generated one-time password (if app specific) can be shared with someone or used to log in to only the app it was generated for (e.g. ProtonVPN) to keep the main account password and the rest of your apps secure

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15. Configure spellchecker language in desktop app

    In a browser, Proton Mail benefits from the browser functions to spell check. In the new Proton Mail installed application, the language cannot be configured or I do not know how to do it...

    It would be very useful to be able to configure the spell checker language for people that are writing in a language that is different than the OS language used.

    Thank You

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16. Hotkey / shortcut to switch between mail and calendar desktop app

    Similar to https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/945460-general-ideas/suggestions/46942153-switch-between-applications-in-same-window but on DESKTOP instead of in browser.

    Since desktop does not support tab views, I want a quick way to switch between Mail & Calendar.

    Currently I have to inefficiently move hands from keyboard and:
    1. switch from typing to mouse
    2. select the app picker
    3. select the app

    For example, I would like to be able to press Ctrl + 1 for Mail, Ctrl + 2 for Calendar, etc

    This is how Slack works when switching Workspaces, as an example.

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17. Tabs to switch between mail, calendar, folders etc..

    Tabs would be nice to switch between mail/calendar/folders etc.

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18. Proton Chatbot

    make a chatbot that is focused on privacy and lightweight, allowing it to run on any device as a competitor to Google Gemini Nano.

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19. Separate Mail & Calendar windows on desktop

    On the Windows desktop, I'd like to be able to open Mail in one window and Calendar in another window, so I can toggle between them without losing anything I'm doing -- e.g., without having to minimize a new email or close an event. Each window would appear separately in the Taskbar (ideally with distinct icons, but identical icons would be better than nothing).

    Currently, I'm faking this by installing both the current and beta versions, and using one for calendar & the other for email.

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20. Crowdfund Linux parity

    Run a crowdfunding campaign to put complete Linux parity on the Proton roadmap. This will allow customers and potential customers to demonstrate support more tangibly than with suggestions and votes.

    It is clear from broad and specific suggestions here on UserVoice that there is customer demand for improved Linux support. I can only assume that you are lacking concrete evidence for the SIZE of the demand. This is the intended purpose of crowdfunding campaigns.

    This is a specific, actionable suggestion to provide a solid business case for Linux support. It would also provide potential customers with confidence that Linux support will not languish forever, converting them into paying customers today.

    (The alternative is to wait for a large corporate client to request Linux support, which general users have no influence over.)

    Crowdfunding can be scary, here are some notes:

    • Both promises and expectations should be reasonable. I believe that there is an audience like me who get some use out of Proton Free today, would benefit from and pay for Ultimate (or Family, etc) today, but are not confident that Linux parity is scheduled. A crowdfunder would initiate new subscriptions today, just for that reassurance.

    • Linux-exclusive users would not immediately benefit from the crowdfunder. That's ok, because the mixed audience (above) are demonstrating there is enough demand already, and our colleagues can join later.

    • If the crowdfunder does not reach its target, that would be disappointing but helpful. It would demonstrate that there is not enough consumer support for Proton on Linux today. This would surprise me greatly, but it would make it clear that we need to encourage our Linux colleagues to give feedback on why not.

    • Proton should define the target, timeline and technical scope. I'm not sure that stretch goals and community wishlists are appropriate here, as that tends to be a source of disappointment especially for new and enthusiastic funders.

    • Open source bridge components would allow Proton to support more Linux systems without adding engineering effort. The community can take responsibility for repackaging, redistribution and tight DE integration.

    I'm sure there are details that I haven't considered, but hopefully this suggestion demonstrates that any remaining concerns are surmountable.

    Run a crowdfunding campaign to put complete Linux parity on the Proton roadmap. This will allow customers and potential customers to demonstrate support more tangibly than with suggestions and votes.

    It is clear from broad and specific suggestions here on UserVoice that there is customer demand for improved Linux support. I can only assume that you are lacking concrete evidence for the SIZE of the demand. This is the intended purpose of crowdfunding campaigns.

    This is a specific, actionable suggestion to provide a solid business case for Linux support. It would also provide potential customers with confidence that Linux support… more

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