Thunderbird protonmail without bridge

1. Can I use Thunderbird with ProtonMail?
2. Can I use SMTP with ProtonMail?
3. Is ProtonMail bridge free?
4. What does ProtonMail bridge do?

Can I use Thunderbird with ProtonMail?

Proton Mail Bridge is an open-source application that allows you to fully integrate your Proton Mail account with any program that supports IMAP and SMTP. This includes Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Apple Mail.

Can I use SMTP with ProtonMail?

Protonmail.com supports IMAP / SMTP

Using desktop email programs will make you more productive and your email will always be available, even offline.

Is ProtonMail bridge free?

It offers a functional free version and affordable feature-rich paid plans. It's one of the most secure email services in the world, courtesy of the end-to-end ProtonMail encryption.

What does ProtonMail bridge do?

Proton Mail Bridge is a desktop application that runs in the background, encrypting and decrypting messages as they enter and leave your computer. It lets you add your Proton Mail account to your favorite email client via IMAP/SMTP by creating a local email server on your computer.