Sending emails can be a breach in our online security. That’s why Gmail offers a particularly relevant and already integrated option: the confidential mode.
This is one of Gmail’s lesser-known features, but it helps protect the way your recipients handle your emails. This mode blocks the ability to forward emails, while allowing you to set an expiration date for your message or revoke access to a conversation at any time. It also prevents attachments from being downloaded and the content of your email from being copied or printed.
How to enable Gmail private mode on Android or iOS?
- Open the Gmail app and write a new message.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
- Select “Private Mode” and enable it.
- Set your privacy settings.
- Tap OK to activate it.
For emails sent in private mode, you can revoke access at any time by selecting the message and tapping “Revoke Access.”
How to enable Gmail private mode on PC?
- Open Gmail and write a new message.
- In the lower right corner of the new message window, click the padlock icon to enable private mode.
- Set your privacy settings.
- Click “Save” to activate it.
Also, here you can cancel an email sent in advance by going to the sent message and clicking “Revoke access”.
Proton Mail: A more secure alternative
The problem with Gmail’s private mode lies with its provider – Google. This means that the security of your data is not absolute and that the protection offered is not complete. Furthermore, the content of your emails is not confidential.
If you are looking for an alternative, you can try Proton Mail developed by former CERN employees and more privacy efficient.
Proton Mail offers encrypted communication, blocks trackers and is completely open source. In addition, Proton Mail chose to integrate an auditing firm into its quality control processes. Proton Mail also goes beyond its security tools and offers a comprehensive suite of services with features such as Drive, Calendar, VPN, and a password manager.