Summary
- Proton Pass now offers 14 new item types for storing specific data, including medical records and security questions.
- Users can create fully customized items with unique fields and sections to tailor entries to their needs.
- All items stored in Proton Pass, including custom items and attachments, are protected by end-to-end encryption.
Most people only use password managers for managing passwords and passkeys, but the possibilities are endless. Some password manager apps have branched out and become more useful in the process. And now, Proton Pass is going the same route as well.
Proton Pass is getting updated with a slew of new options for adding items inside the app. In other words, it’s not just for passwords and credit cards anymore. The platform now offers 14 new item types for specific data, such as driver’s licenses, medical records, and Wi-Fi configurations. For information that doesn’t fit these new templates, Proton Pass now allows users to create their own fully customized items. Within these custom items, you can name and create as many distinct fields and sections as you require, tailoring the entry to your specific needs. These new custom items retain the full functionality of standard items, including the ability to be shared, pinned for quick access, and have their version history reviewed.
Examples of data that can now be stored include family emergency plans and contacts, security questions and recovery phrases for other services, cryptocurrency wallet logins, and even a pet’s microchip number. The company aims to provide a single, encrypted location for any information a user deems important, and give it the same security and treatment you would give a password. For data that cannot be easily entered into fields, the service also supports file attachments up to 10 GB, allowing entire documents or images to be stored securely within the vault.
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Proton Pass Gains Long-Overdue File Attachment Functionality
You can now attach images, documents, and other files to passwords in Proton Pass.
Items stored in this wallet are stored with the exact same security standards that already protect your passwords. All information stored in a user’s vault, including data in the new custom items and file attachments, is protected by end-to-end encryption. This ensures that you’re the only one who can access your stored data. The platform’s secure sharing methods also apply to these new item types. Items can be shared with any recipient, even if they do not have a Proton Pass account, while still maintaining end-to-end encryption for the shared information. All items stored in a user’s vault are automatically synced across every device and platform where they use Proton Pass.
To access this extended functionality, you will need to upgrade to a plan such as Proton Pass Plus. In addition to custom items, the paid tier includes other premium features like a built-in two-factor authenticator (2FA), secure sharing capabilities, unlimited “hide-my-email” aliases, and the aforementioned file attachment storage. So it’s already a pretty good deal nonetheless. Make sure to check it out now if you want to see what it’s like.
Source: Proton
