In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Proton Mail Bridge on your Chromebook. Proton Mail Bridge is a powerful tool that allows you to use your Proton Mail account with any email client that supports IMAP and SMTP protocols. This integration can significantly enhance your email management experience on your Chromebook.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure that your Chromebook meets the following requirements:

• Your Chromebook must have an Intel or AMD CPU with Linux Apps Support.
• Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs are not supported for this installation.
• You need to have a supported password manager correctly set up for the Proton Mail Bridge application to function properly.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, please refer to the following video tutorial:

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Proton Mail Bridge on your Chromebook:

1. Update your package list:

   sudo apt update

2. Install Flatpak, which is a utility for software deployment and package management:

   sudo apt install flatpak

3. Add the Flathub repository, which hosts a large collection of Flatpak applications:

   sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

4. Install Proton Mail Bridge using Flatpak:

   sudo flatpak install flathub ch.protonmail.protonmail-bridge

5. Set the correct permissions for the bwrap utility, which is used by Flatpak:

   sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

Additional Information

Proton Mail Bridge acts as an intermediary between your Proton Mail account and your local email client. It encrypts and decrypts your emails locally, ensuring that your messages remain secure and private throughout the entire process. This is particularly useful for users who prefer to use desktop email clients or need offline access to their emails.

When setting up Proton Mail Bridge, you'll need to configure your email client with the IMAP and SMTP settings provided by the Bridge application. This process may vary depending on your chosen email client, so be sure to consult the documentation for both Proton Mail Bridge and your email client for detailed setup instructions.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you encounter issues with the Flatpak installation, ensure that your Chromebook's Linux environment is up-to-date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade before attempting the installation again.
• Some users may experience connectivity issues between their email client and Proton Mail Bridge. In such cases, check your firewall settings and ensure that the necessary ports are open for communication.
• If you're having trouble with authentication, double-check that your password manager is correctly set up and accessible to Proton Mail Bridge.

Useful Resources

For more information and support, you can refer to the following resources:

• Google Doc used in the tutorial
• Proton Mail Bridge on Flathub
• Official Proton Mail Bridge website

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on our YouTube video. We're here to help!

Chromebook Resources

To make the most of your Chromebook experience, check out these additional resources:

• List of Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support
• Chromebook Comparison and Buyers Guide

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and use Proton Mail Bridge on your Chromebook. Enjoy the enhanced email experience and increased privacy that this powerful tool provides!