Proton Pass Secure File Attachments Explained

Proton Pass, Proton’s encrypted password manager, just got a major productivity upgrade: secure file attachments. Now you can save files such as documents, images, spreadsheets, and more directly alongside your passwords, notes, identities, and other vault items — all under the same end-to-end encryption that protects your entire vault.

This update turns Proton Pass into an even more capable digital vault for your most important credentials and related files.

What Are Secure File Attachments?

Secure file attachments allow you to store files together with specific items in your Proton Pass vault. For example:

• Attach a scanned copy of your passport to your government login
• Save a PDF of your insurance card alongside your insurance portal credentials
• Keep screenshots or recovery codes together with the associated login

Each file you upload is encrypted end-to-end, meaning only you can access it — not Proton or anyone else.

Most platforms support common file types, and storage limits depend on your Proton Pass plan.

If your inbox feels overwhelmed by subscriptions during busy periods, you may also find our guide on reducing holiday inbox overload useful.

What You’ll See in the Newsletters View

Inside the Newsletters view, Proton Mail presents subscriptions in a way that’s designed for browsing rather than triage.

You’ll typically see:

• Active and Unsubscribed tabs, making it easy to review current newsletters and those you’ve opted out of
• Sorting options such as Last read, Most read, Recently received, and A–Z
• A per-sender overview showing how many newsletters you receive from each source
• Quick actions to archive, delete, or unsubscribe without opening individual emails

This layout helps you manage subscriptions at the sender level, rather than dealing with newsletters one message at a time.

Why This Matters

Password managers traditionally focus on storing credentials and secure notes. With file attachments, Proton Pass now lets you keep all related information in one secure place, reducing the need to store sensitive documents in separate, less secure locations.

Before this feature, you might store a login in Proton Pass and a related PDF in a cloud drive, but those approaches have different security models. With attachments, you’re keeping both under the same encrypted umbrella.

Who Gets This Feature

Secure file attachments are generally available to users on paid Proton Pass plans, including:

• Pass Plus
• Pass Family
• Proton Pass Professional
• Proton Unlimited
• Other bundled or higher-tier plans

Note: Storage limits and attachment sizes may vary by plan, and free plans may not include this capability.

Best Ways to Use File Attachments

Here are a few practical examples:

• Attach a PDF of your SIM card account details to your telecom login
• Save encrypted backups (e.g., exported keys or recovery codes) with the relevant account
• Store identity documents with a secure note for easy reference
• Keep files handy for secure sharing with password entries

Attachments reduce the need to switch between apps and centralise everything securely in one digital vault.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of files can I attach in Proton Pass?

Proton Pass supports common file types such as PDFs, images, documents, and other standard formats. Availability may vary depending on your app version and plan.

Are attached files encrypted?

Yes. File attachments in Proton Pass are protected with end-to-end encryption, the same security model used for all data stored in your vault.

Can I attach files to any item in Proton Pass?

You can attach files to most vault items, including logins, secure notes, identities, and cards. Attachments are stored directly with the related item.

Do file attachments count against my storage limit?

Yes. Attached files count toward your Proton Pass storage allowance, which depends on your subscription plan.

Can I access file attachments on all devices?

Yes. File attachment

Final Thoughts

The addition of secure file attachments makes Proton Pass a stronger contender with more traditional password managers while keeping its privacy-first approach intact. You’re no longer limited to just storing passwords and notes — you can keep files and credentials together, organised, and encrypted.

For anyone who already uses Proton Pass for passwords, notes, or identities, this update is a notable upgrade that expands the usefulness of your secure vault.

Full details can be found on the Proton Pass Website