There is no shortage When it comes to email apps, there’s choice, and given that Google, Microsoft and Apple all offer fully capable email services for free, the lesser-known options can often be largely overlooked. It’s faster and easier to stick with the defaults.
However, if you take the time to look at some of the smaller email platforms available, you’ll find many useful features. You may also find that you’re tempted to switch, and not just because these options are less interested in collecting your data or keeping you locked into a particular ecosystem.
One app worth considering is Proton Mail, which is part of the larger Proton suite of tools. Built by a team in Switzerland as a privacy-first solution, you can sign up and use the service for free, or pay $4 per month for additional features – including more storage, more email addresses, and priority customer support.
You can read Jacob Roach’s review of Proton’s mail service, which he rates highly. The company also makes WIRED’s favorite VPN service, ProtonVPN, and an excellent password manager.
Whether you’ve already signed up or you’re thinking about it, these four tips will help you get the most from your Proton Mail account.
1. Manage newsletter overload
A dedicated newsletter view is now available in Proton Mail.Courtesy of David Nield
Email newsletters definitely have their place – we’ve got a great selection for you to choose from – but when everyone from your local car dealership to that app you uninstalled five years ago is sending regular messages to your inbox, it can take a serious toll on your time and energy. This also makes it harder to find truly useful newsletters in your inbox.