Switching to a private inbox on Proton Mail doesn’t mean leaving everything behind.
In this video, we’ll walk you through migrating your old emails, contacts, and events with Easy Switch, or by creating a brand-new account in minutes. You’ll learn how to organize your inbox with folders, labels, and filters, keep it clutter-free, and schedule emails for the perfect time — all while staying secure with Proton Mail’s built-in privacy features.
00:00Managing your email should feel effortless and secure, so I'm going to guide you through
00:19setting up your ProtonMail inbox to keep your emails organized and your information secure.
00:24Creating a new ProtonMail account is straightforward and quick.
00:31That was quick.
00:32Open your browser and go to Proton.me.
00:35Click on Sign Up in the top right corner.
00:37Choose the plan that suits you best.
00:39We'll begin with the free plan by clicking Get Proton for free.
00:42Enter a username for your new email address.
00:45Create a strong password to keep your account secure.
00:48Make sure it's unique and difficult to guess.
00:50Once you're ready, click Create Account.
00:53ProtonMail may occasionally ask for additional verification, like a quick captcha or email
00:58or SMS confirmation to protect against misuse.
01:01The process is simple and only takes a moment.
01:05Real talk, most of us aren't starting fresh with email.
01:08Years of messages, contacts, and even calendar events are locked away in old accounts.
01:13Switching providers sounds great, but losing all that information, not so much.
01:18I'm not losing you, bro.
01:20That's where ProtonMail's EasySwitch comes in.
01:23It's designed to make your transition smooth, bringing over everything you care about from
01:27providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook.
01:30Simply log in to your old account, choose what you want to import, and let EasySwitch do
01:35the rest.
01:36You can also set up automatic forwarding from your Gmail account with just one click.
01:40With EasySwitch, you get to keep what's important while gaining the privacy and security
01:45that ProtonMail offers.
01:49Now that your account is set up, let's make it your own with ProtonMail's onboarding process.
01:54Set your display name.
01:55This is the name recipients will see when you send an email.
01:58Choose a theme that suits your style.
02:00Whether it's light, dark, or something colorful, ProtonMail makes it easy to customize your workspace.
02:06Keeping your inbox organized is essential for efficient email management.
02:13Create custom folders for different types of emails.
02:16For example, Work, Personal, and Projects.
02:20Labels help you tag emails for easy searching.
02:23Click the plus next to the labels, and add labels like Urgent and To Review.
02:28To streamline your email management, let's set up some filters.
02:34Go to Settings, then Filters, and click Add Filter.
02:38Name your filter.
02:39For example, Boss emails.
02:41Set the conditions.
02:42Choose Sender, Is, and enter your boss's email address.
02:47Set the actions.
02:49Select Urgent.
02:51Choose Move to Folder, and select Work.
02:54Click Save to activate the filter.
02:57Now, emails from your boss will automatically go to the Work folder and be labeled Urgent.
03:05Need to find a specific email quickly?
03:07ProtonMail's search feature makes it easy.
03:10Use the search bar to look for emails by sender, subject, or keywords.
03:15For example, let's search for Project Update.
03:20You can also refine your search using advanced options to get more precise results.
03:26To search within the content of your emails while maintaining privacy, enable Search Message Content.
03:34Click on the search bar and select Enable.
03:37ProtonMail will index your emails locally in your browser.
03:41To enhance your email management efficiency, ProtonMail offers keyboard shortcuts.
03:51For instance, R replies to an email and A archives the selected conversation.
03:58These shortcuts are enabled by default.
04:00To view or customize them, navigate to Settings, followed by Messages and Composing.
04:06Here, you can enable or disable keyboard shortcuts and access a comprehensive list of available commands.
04:17Let's talk about keeping your inbox clutter free, an essential feature available with the MailPlus plan.
04:22Go to Settings, then Messages and Composing.
04:25Toggle on Auto-Delete Unwanted Messages.
04:28This feature automatically clears out emails from your spam and trash folders after 30 days.
04:33It's a simple way to keep things tidy.
04:35No manual cleanup required.
04:37Not ready to respond to an email now?
04:42Use the Snooze feature and take care of it later.
04:44Hover over the email, click the Snooze icon, and choose when you want it to reappear in your inbox.
04:50Let's set it for tomorrow morning.
04:52It'll return to your inbox at your chosen time, allowing you to focus on what matters now.
04:57Do you need to send an email later instead?
04:59You can schedule it in advance.
05:01Just click the arrow next to send, choose a time that works for you, or set a custom time if you're on the paid plan.
05:07Your email will be sent automatically when the time comes.
05:10And that's how you set up your ProtonMail inbox for a more organized and secure email experience.
05:15Ready to take control of your email? Sign up for ProtonMail today.
05:19And if you found this tutorial helpful, please like this video, subscribe to our channel, and ring the bell for more ProtonMail tips and tutorials.
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