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Prepping Your Account

Let's get you set up! Hush Line works best as a background service—once configured, we'll deliver messages to your inbox so you never have to log back in.

Step 1. Add Information About Yourself​

In Settings > Profile, add a clear bio, extra links, or your Signal username to help your community.

Profile page wireframe

Step 2. Enable End-to-End Encryption​

Add an encryption key so you can receive messages securely.

Encryption settings wireframe

Option 2.1. Use with Proton Mail​

Messages will be delivered to your Proton inbox and auto-decrypted. If you don’t have a Proton account, visit proton.me. In Settings > Email & Encryption, enter your Proton email and click the Search Proton button.

Proton Mail integration

Option 2.2. Use with Mailvelope​

Prefer Gmail or no email forwarding? Use Mailvelope. After creating your PGP keypair, export your public key and paste it into the text area labeled “Or, Add Your Public PGP Key Manually.” Finally, click “+ Authorize this domain” in the Mailvelope menu.

Mailvelope setup

Step 3. Enable Message Forwarding​

Forward messages so you don’t have to log back in. For Proton Mail, use your new Proton email. For Gmail users with Mailvelope, click the red Mailvelope seal in your inbox and enter your key password.

Message forwarding toggle

🎉 Congratulations!
Now that you're set up, share your tip line with your organization or community. Next, we'll secure your Hush Line account.