Credit: Proton
- Proton has rolled out a new feature called Emergency Access.
- This feature allows paid users to pick five trusted contacts who can gain access to their account in case anything happens.
- Users can allow their trusted contacts to access their account immediately or after a custom set period of time.
We all have crucial information stored in the various apps we use. For instance, you could have an important message sitting in your inbox, logins in your password manager, or financial information stashed away where you keep your files. But what if something happens to you, and the people close to you need access to that information? Proton has a new feature that could help in such a situation.
The privacy-focused online services provider has rolled out a new feature called Emergency Access. It allows you to pick trusted contacts who will be able to gain access to your accounts if necessary. The feature is aimed at ensuring your information remains accessible in the event something happens to you, like illness, death, or an accident.