Protonmail Bridge on Linux

Installing Proton Mail Bridge

Proton Mail Bridge is a tool that allows you to integrate your Proton Mail account with standard email clients. This page outlines the steps for downloading, installing, and configuring Proton Mail Bridge on Linux.

Download Proton Mail Bridge

To begin, download the `.deb` file from the official Proton Mail website:

Mail Bridge Download Page

wget https://proton.me/download/bridge/protonmail-bridge_3.9.1-1_amd64.deb

Prepare the Environment

Before installing Proton Mail Bridge, ensure your system is equipped with the necessary dependencies. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libgl1-mesa-dev

Install Proton Bridge

Once the environment is prepared, proceed with the installation of Proton Mail Bridge:

sudo apt install ./protonmail-bridge_*_amd64.deb

Configuring Proton Bridge

After installation, you need to configure Proton Mail Bridge. Use the following command to start the configuration process:

protonmail-bridge --cli

You will be prompted to:

1. **Login**: Enter your main Proton Mail credentials.
2. **Change Mode**: Use the command `change mode` to enable "Split mode," allowing you to split your inbox to use multiple identities.

Additional Configuration Options

After enabling Split mode, you can configure additional settings as follows:

• **Identity Management**: Add or remove identities as needed.
• **Email Client Integration**: Follow the instructions to connect Proton Mail Bridge with your preferred email client (e.g., Thunderbird, Outlook).
• **Synchronization Settings**: Adjust synchronization settings to control how frequently your email client checks for new messages.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or configuration, consider the following steps:

• **Check Dependencies**: Ensure all required packages are installed.
• **Review Logs**: Examine the logs for any error messages that can provide insight into the problem.
• **Community Support**: Visit the Proton Mail support forum or community for assistance from other users.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully install and configure Proton Mail Bridge, allowing you to use your Proton Mail account with standard email clients seamlessly.