Proton Settings ​
Navigate to your Proton Mail settings.
Account ​
Recovery ​
Account recovery ​
- Recovery email address: Don't use your main email as a recovery email
- Allow recovery by email: On
- Recovery phone number: Remove your phone number
Data recovery ​
- Recovery phrase: On
- Generate new recovery phrase and store it in a safe place.
- Device-based recovery: On unless you're using a shared device
- Recovery file: Void all recovery files -> Download new recovery file and store it in a safe place
Password reset settings ​
- Allow password reset from settings: On
Account and password ​
- Display name: Do not use your real name (if possible)
- Two-password mode: On
Two-factor authentication ​
- Authenticator app: Use a privacy-respecting 2FA application
- Security key: Use a recommended security key
Security and privacy ​
Dark Web Monitoring ​
- Enable Dark Web Monitoring: On Unavailable for free accounts
Session management ​
- Revoke all unused sessions
Security events ​
- Enable security events: On
- Enable detailed events: Off Enabling detailed events records the IP address for each event.
Privacy and data collection ​
- Collect usage diagnostics: Off
- Send crash reports: Off
Proton Mail ​
Email privacy ​
- Block email tracking: On