Proton Mail Bridge
IMAP/SMTP bridge for Proton Mail
Proton Mail Bridge Cheatsheet
Setup & Configuration
Proton Mail Bridge enables using Proton Mail with desktop email clients.
IMAP/SMTP Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| IMAP server | 127.0.0.1 |
| IMAP port | 1143 |
| SMTP server | 127.0.0.1 |
| SMTP port | 1025 |
| Security | STARTTLS |
| Username | Your Proton email |
| Password | Bridge-generated password |
Compatible Clients
| Client | Setup |
|---|---|
| Apple Mail | Auto-configured |
| Outlook | Manual IMAP setup |
| Thunderbird | Manual IMAP setup |
| Spark | Manual IMAP setup |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Connection failed | Restart Bridge, check ports |
| Sync slow | Clear cache, re-sync |
| Auth error | Regenerate Bridge password |
| Missing emails | Check folder subscriptions |
| High CPU | Update to latest version |
Proton Mail Bridge Shortcuts
General
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘, | Settings |
| ⌘Q | Quit Bridge |
| ⌘H | Hide window |
| ⌘W | Close window |
| ⌘R | Refresh connection |
Account Management
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘N | Add account |
| ⌘⇧S | Sign out account |
| ⌘I | Account info/credentials |
| ⌘L | View logs |