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Proton uses . This means your password is used to derive a key that decrypts your data.

: If you suspect your password has been compromised or the app is behaving unexpectedly, use the "Report an issue" feature in the app settings to notify the Proton Support team . 2. Understanding Different Credential Types protonvpn password

When you create your account, Proton provides a recovery phrase. Write this down and keep it in a physical safe. It is the only way to recover your encrypted data if you reset your password. Summary Table: Which Password Do You Need? Requirement Password Type to Use Logging into the App Main Proton Account Password Router Configuration OpenVPN/IKEv2 Credentials (from Dashboard) Linux Terminal Setup OpenVPN/IKEv2 Credentials Recovering Encrypted Mail Recovery Phrase or Old Password Proton uses

| Without this feature | With this feature | |---|---| | Password manager works even on untrusted networks | Passwords only exposed over encrypted VPN tunnel | | No link between VPN and login behavior | Login triggers VPN if not already connected | | You might type passwords before VPN connects | System prevents unsafe login attempts | | VPN and passwords are separate products | Unified security workflow | It is the only way to recover your

If you reset your password using a recovery email, your existing emails and files become unreadable because the old encryption key is tied to the old password.

Proton uses . This means your password is used to derive a key that decrypts your data.

: If you suspect your password has been compromised or the app is behaving unexpectedly, use the "Report an issue" feature in the app settings to notify the Proton Support team . 2. Understanding Different Credential Types

When you create your account, Proton provides a recovery phrase. Write this down and keep it in a physical safe. It is the only way to recover your encrypted data if you reset your password. Summary Table: Which Password Do You Need? Requirement Password Type to Use Logging into the App Main Proton Account Password Router Configuration OpenVPN/IKEv2 Credentials (from Dashboard) Linux Terminal Setup OpenVPN/IKEv2 Credentials Recovering Encrypted Mail Recovery Phrase or Old Password

| Without this feature | With this feature | |---|---| | Password manager works even on untrusted networks | Passwords only exposed over encrypted VPN tunnel | | No link between VPN and login behavior | Login triggers VPN if not already connected | | You might type passwords before VPN connects | System prevents unsafe login attempts | | VPN and passwords are separate products | Unified security workflow |

If you reset your password using a recovery email, your existing emails and files become unreadable because the old encryption key is tied to the old password.