ProtonMail Login Issues: A Frustrating Experience Resolved

As a loyal ProtonVPN user, I've always been satisfied with the service's ability to provide me with secure and private internet access. However, when I recently encountered issues logging into my ProtonMail account, I was left feeling frustrated and helpless.

I had emailed back and forth with the support team, but unfortunately, their assistance didn't resolve the problem. It wasn't until I took matters into my own hands that I was able to finally gain access to my email account again.

The first step I took was to drag the ProtonVPN app to the trash, empty it, and force my MacBook to shut down before restarting. This seemed to resolve any connectivity issues I had been experiencing, as I no longer had trouble connecting to the internet.

However, when I returned to my computer later, I was greeted with a popup asking for access to my keychain. After granting permission, another popup appeared requesting my login credentials. Unfortunately, I had no idea what this was about or how to proceed.

It wasn't until I took some time to reflect on the situation that I realized the issue lay with ProtonVPN's auto-start feature. The app must have been attempting to connect in the background, causing the popup to appear.

To resolve the issue once and for all, I made sure to disable the auto-start feature within my ProtonVPN settings. This simple step allowed me to access my keychain and login credentials without any further issues.

In conclusion, while the experience was frustrating at times, I'm relieved that I was able to resolve the problem on my own. By taking a step back and thinking critically about the situation, I was able to identify the root cause of the issue and take action to prevent it from happening again in the future. If you're experiencing similar login issues with ProtonMail, try disabling auto-start within your VPN settings and see if that resolves the problem for you.

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