GoKawiilMegan Ellis / Android Authority
While Gmail is the dominant email service around the world, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have flaws. Gmail has long been criticized for its lack of privacy and for including ads. More recently, the integration of Gemini in Gmail inboxes has become another point of contention.
In light of this, Proton Mail has emerged as a privacy-focused alternative. I have always been hesitant to make the switch, since I’ve been using Gmail for years. But then I saw I could transfer my Gmail address to Proton, so I finally decided to try out the security-focused email app.
Was the switch worth it? Well, that’s where things get complicated.
Are you thinking about using another mail app with your Gmail address? 29 votes No. 31 % Yes. 21 % I already do. 48 %
Transferring my Gmail to Proton was simple
Andy Walker / Android Authority
Proton has made it easy to transfer your Gmail to Proton Mail. It doesn’t require complex configuration or forwarding; you simply need to use the transfer tool to link your Gmail address. Since my primary Gmail address is a bit of a lost cause, I decided to use Proton with my secondary address that has my more important, work-related emails.
I set up a new free Proton account since my existing account is linked to my primary Gmail account. Once I set up a new Proton account, I received an email from Proton that let me easily link my Gmail account.
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
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