Improve Visibility and Organization of Shared Items and Vaults in Proton Pass
1. Display Vault Icons in Browser Extension and Web Version
Problem:
In the mobile app, a Vault icon is displayed next to each item’s name (password, note, etc.), making it easy to see which Vault it belongs to. This icon is missing in the browser extension and web version, which makes navigation less intuitive, especially when using multiple Vaults to organize data.
Proposed Solution:
- Add the Vault icon next to each item’s name in the browser extension and web version, just like on mobile.
- Display this icon in the dropdown menu when selecting a password on a website, to clarify which Vault it belongs to.
2. Clarify the Origin of Shared Items
Problem:
Shared items display an icon indicating they are shared, but there is no visual indication of who shared them or with whom they are shared. This causes confusion, especially when multiple shared items have the same name (e.g., 3 passwords named "Netflix," but shared by/with 3 different people).
Proposed Solution:
- Display the name of the person (or a short identifier) next to the sharing icon, both in the item list and in the password manager.
- Include this information in the dropdown menu when using a shared password on a website.
3. Organization of Shared Items in "Shared with Me" and "Shared by Me" Groups
Problem:
Items shared with admin rights appear in both "Shared with Me" and "Shared by Me", which is redundant and illogical. Even if I have admin rights on a Vault shared by someone else, that Vault doesn’t belong to me and shouldn’t be classified under "Shared by Me."
Proposed Solution:
- Create a third group (e.g., "Shared and Managed by Me") for items where I have admin rights but don’t own them.
- Or: Keep only "Shared with Me" for these cases, and reserve "Shared by Me" for Vaults I created and shared myself.
4. Optional: Assign a Vault to Shared Items
Problem:
Currently, it’s not possible to move a shared item into a personal Vault for better organization.
Proposed Solution:
Allow users to set a default Vault for shared items they receive, so they can automatically organize them into a clear structure.