Switch to Protonmail Reason #45: Keep a recovery address harder for attackers to guess
An obvious recovery address gives attackers a predictable target for reset attempts and phishing.
Account Security
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Switch to Protonmail Reason #28: Review authentication logs for suspicious account access
A quiet account takeover can continue while you assume your mailbox is safe.
Switch to Protonmail Reason #27: Protect your mailbox with a security key or authenticator-based two-factor login
A stolen password can give an intruder access to your inbox and the reset links for many other accounts.
Switch to Protonmail Reason #17: Keep a public contact address separate from private account recovery
A public address is easy for attackers to scrape and target with password-reset messages.