Adding your first password to Proton Pass

To add a password in Proton Pass, open the app or web vault and select the Create or + button, usually visible on the main screen. Choose New Login from the menu. You'll see fields for website URL, username or email, password, and optional notes. Fill in at least the URL and password fields, then save. Proton Pass stores the entry immediately in your vault.

If you're adding a password for a website you're currently visiting, Proton Pass can often detect the site automatically and fill in the URL for you. This saves a step and reduces typing errors. You can still edit any field after creation if you need to change details later.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Proton Pass and tap the Create button, then select New Login to add a password entry manually.
  • You can save passwords while browsing by using the browser extension's save prompt when you log into a website.
  • Proton Pass lets you organize passwords into folders and add custom labels to find them faster.
  • The password generator creates strong passwords automatically, and you can customize length and character types before saving.
  • You can edit, delete, or move passwords between folders at any time after they're saved.

Saving passwords while you browse

When you log into a website using the Proton Pass browser extension, a prompt appears asking if you want to save the password. Click Save and Proton Pass captures the username and password automatically. This method is faster than typing details manually and works across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

If the prompt doesn't appear, you can still save manually by opening the extension and clicking Create. The browser extension syncs with your main vault, so passwords saved during browsing show up in the app and on the web vault within seconds.

Using the password generator

Proton Pass includes a built-in password generator that creates strong, random passwords. When adding a new login, look for the Generate button next to the password field. Tap it and Proton Pass creates a password using uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols by default.

You can customize the generated password before saving. Adjust the length (typically 8 to 64 characters), toggle symbols on or off, and exclude ambiguous characters like 0 and O if you prefer. Once you're happy with the result, the password fills into the field automatically and saves with your login entry.

Organizing passwords into folders

Proton Pass lets you create folders to organize passwords by category — work, personal, banking, shopping, and so on. To create a folder, go to your vault settings or the folder menu and select Create Folder. Name it and save. You can then move existing passwords into folders by opening an entry, selecting Move, and choosing the destination folder.

Folders help you find passwords faster, especially if your vault grows large. You can also add custom labels or tags to individual passwords for additional organization. Both folders and labels are searchable, so you can type a keyword and Proton Pass narrows the results.

Editing and updating saved passwords

To change a password you've already saved, open the entry in your vault and tap Edit. Update any field — username, password, URL, or notes — and save. Proton Pass updates the entry immediately across all your devices. If you change a password on the actual website, update it in Proton Pass the same way so the two stay in sync.

You can also delete passwords you no longer need. Open the entry, select the delete or trash icon, and confirm. Deleted passwords are removed from your vault permanently, though Proton Pass keeps a version history for a limited time if you need to recover something accidentally deleted.

Syncing passwords across devices

Passwords you add on one device appear on all your other devices automatically. If you save a password on your phone, it shows up in the browser extension on your laptop and in the web vault within moments. This sync happens because Proton Pass stores your vault in encrypted form on Proton's servers, not on your device.

You can use Proton Pass on your phone, computer, and tablet at the same time. The app works offline too — you can view saved passwords without an internet connection, though syncing new entries requires a connection. Once you reconnect, any changes you made offline upload to your vault.

Sharing passwords with others

Proton Pass lets you share individual passwords with other people without revealing the password itself. Open an entry, select Share, and enter the email address of the person you want to share with. They receive an invitation and can view the password in their own Proton Pass vault once they accept. You can revoke access at any time.

Shared passwords remain encrypted end-to-end, meaning Proton cannot see them and neither can anyone you don't explicitly share with. This feature works for work accounts, family passwords, or any situation where multiple people need the same login. You can also set an expiration date on a shared password so access ends automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import passwords from another password manager into Proton Pass?

Yes. Proton Pass accepts imports from most major password managers including 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, and others. Export your passwords from your old manager as a CSV or JSON file, then use the Import function in Proton Pass settings to upload them. The import process is encrypted and Proton does not store your import file after completion.

What happens if I forget my Proton Pass master password?

Your master password cannot be reset by Proton because your vault is encrypted with it. If you forget it, you cannot recover your passwords. Proton recommends storing your master password in a secure location or using a passphrase you will remember. You can create a new vault with a new master password, but your old passwords will be inaccessible.

Can I add passwords for apps, not just websites?

Yes. When creating a new login, you can enter any service name in the URL field — banking apps, email apps, social media apps, or anything else. Proton Pass treats app logins the same as website logins. On Android, Proton Pass can autofill app login screens directly if the app supports autofill.

Is there a limit to how many passwords I can store?

No. Proton Pass does not limit the number of passwords you can save. You can store as many logins as you need, and they all sync across your devices. The only limit is your Proton account storage plan, which applies to all Proton services combined, not to passwords alone.