If you forget the login password for your Proton account, it can create a barrier to accessing essential emails and other information. Thankfully, Proton has efficient measures that aim at regaining access to the user’s account with due diligence. In this blog, let us discuss the steps necessary to help you regain your Proton account in a manner that is easy and effective.
Bear in Mind Your Recovery Information
With regard to privacy and security, Proton provides you with several ways to recover your account. There is a high possibility that while creating an account with Proton, you were asked to select options that will help you easily recover the account, including a recovery email or a phone number. Since you have prepared some recovery options, you should have no difficulties recovering your account.
Use the Automated Recovery Tool
The automated recovery tool is central to resetting the user’s forgotten password in Proton. To commence this process, go to Proton’s web page sign-in area and click ‘Forgot password?’ First, you will be asked for your Proton account username and to follow the steps for verifying your identity. Select the recovery option you saved, such as a recovery email or an SMS. A confirmation code will be sent to the number you have chosen by Proton.
Once you have the verification code, make sure that you key it in the space provided on the website. This verification step is very important because it ensures that the recovery process is safe and only the rightful owner of the account can initiate changing the password.
Set a New Password
Once your identity is positively confirmed, you will have the option to set a new password. Make sure that your password is a complex combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Besides that, Proton also recommends you use a password that cannot be easily guessed and is not similar to any password that you might be using on other sites.
Consider Using Proton’s Account Recovery Codes
You might also remember that at some point during the setup of your Proton account, you may have saved recovery codes. The purpose of these codes is to link them to your account for use in such circumstances. If other options don’t work, these codes are meant as a final attempt to regain access to your account. If you have saved these codes, when asked, you will need to insert the code to help recover your account. Take care of these codes as they should only be used by you and nobody else.
Secure Your Account for the Future
Once you have been able to access your profile, there are more actions that can be performed for further protection:
- Make adjustments to your recovery options from time to time.
- If someone hacks into your account, consider adding 2-step verification (often referred to simply as two-factor authentication) which requires a confirmation step after entering your password.
- Change your password periodically and never rely upon weak or easily guessable passwords.
Conclusion
Just because you’ve lost or forgotten the password to your Proton account, it doesn’t mean that you’ll never be able to access your inbox again. It is possible to follow these consistent methods to recover your account and also protect yourself from similar situations in the future. Proton deeply cares about the safety of user information and the availability of this information to the user only. If you require additional assistance, Proton support staff is ready to assist you with the further steps of restoration.
