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== Installing Proton Mail Bridge ==


https://proton.me/support/installing-bridge-linux-deb-file
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.


https://proton.me/support/bridge-cli-guide
== Download Proton Mail Bridge ==


Download .deb file from page above
To begin, download the `.deb` file from the official Proton Mail website:
 
[https://proton.me/mail/bridge|Proton Mail Bridge Download Page]
 
<pre>
wget https://proton.me/download/bridge/protonmail-bridge_3.9.1-1_amd64.deb
</pre>


<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">wget https://proton.me/download/bridge/protonmail-bridge_3.9.1-1_amd64.deb</syntaxhighlight>
<span id="prepare-the-environment"></span>
== Prepare the Environment ==
== Prepare the Environment ==


<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">sudo apt-get install build-essential libgl1-mesa-dev</syntaxhighlight>
Before installing Proton Mail Bridge, ensure your system is equipped with the necessary dependencies. Run the following command:
<span id="install-proton-bridge"></span>
 
<pre>
sudo apt-get install build-essential libgl1-mesa-dev
</pre>
 
== Install Proton Bridge ==
== Install Proton Bridge ==


<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">sudo apt install ./protonmail-bridge_*_amd64</syntaxhighlight>
Once the environment is prepared, proceed with the installation of Proton Mail Bridge:
<span id="configuring-proton-bridge"></span>
 
<pre>
sudo apt install ./protonmail-bridge_*_amd64.deb
</pre>
 
== Configuring Proton Bridge ==
== Configuring Proton Bridge ==


<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">protonmail-bridge --cli</syntaxhighlight>
After installation, you need to configure Proton Mail Bridge. Use the following command to start the configuration process:
<code>login</code> and enter the main proton credentials
 
<pre>
protonmail-bridge --cli
</pre>
 
You will be prompted to:
 
# **Login**: Enter your main Proton Mail credentials.
# **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.


<code>change mode</code> and enable “Split mode” which will allow the inbox to be split to use the identities
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