What is Tutanota?

Tutanota is a secure email service that focuses on providing users with end-to-end encryption for emails, calendars, and contacts. Developed by Tutanota GmbH, this cloud-based email solution prioritizes user data protection and offers a range of features that make it an attractive option for teams and individuals seeking secure communication.

Main Features

Tutanota offers a variety of features, including:

  • End-to-end encryption for emails, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can access the content
  • Calendar and contact encryption, providing a secure way to manage schedules and contacts
  • Two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security for user accounts
  • Open-source and auditable, allowing users to review and verify the security of the service

Hardening Tutanota Deployments

While Tutanota provides robust security measures out-of-the-box, there are additional steps that users can take to further harden their deployments. Here are some tips:

Implementing Alerts

Setting up alerts can help users stay informed about potential security issues. Tutanota offers a range of alert options, including:

  • Login alerts, notifying users when someone logs in from a new device or location
  • Password reset alerts, informing users when their password is reset
  • Account deletion alerts, warning users when an account is deleted

Configuring Alerts in Tutanota

To set up alerts in Tutanota, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Tutanota account
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select

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