How to Access Our Secure “Shared 1K” Folder

Set up a free Proton account and open the folder I’ve shared with you — about 10 minutes.

Hello,

I’d like to share documents with you securely using Proton Drive — an encrypted, Swiss-based service. I’ve set up a private folder called “Shared 1K” where we can exchange files. Everything kept there is end-to-end encrypted, so only you and I can open it.

To get in, you’ll create a free Proton account and accept the folder I’ve shared with you. It takes about 10 minutes — just follow the steps below in order.

Before you start

It’s free. On the sign-up page you’ll see plans priced in Swiss Francs (CHF) — ignore those and pick the Free plan (CHF 0).
Use the same email address I sent your invitation to. That address is what links the shared folder to your new account.
No special software needed — just a web browser on a computer or phone.
Please try to finish within a week or two. The invitation expires 60 days after I send it; if it lapses, just tell me and I’ll resend it.

Step 1 — Open the invitation email from Proton

Look for an email titled “New item shared with you.” Open it and click the purple button, Open in Proton Drive.

Your email will show my name as the sender and “Shared 1K” as the folder — the example above uses different names.

Step 2 — Create your free Proton account

That button takes you to Proton’s sign-up page. (You can also go straight there: account.proton.me/signup.)

Choose the Free plan.

Create a username and password. To keep using your existing email address (recommended), click “Use your current email instead” and enter the same address I sent your invitation to.

Finish creating your account.

Step 3 — I approve your access (nothing for you to do here)

For security, Proton asks me to confirm your email before unlocking the folder. I’ll approve it as soon as I see the request — usually within a few minutes to a few hours. You’ll get a second email once it’s ready, so you can close the window and wait for that.

Step 4 — Accept the shared folder

When the second “New item shared with you” email arrives, open it and click Accept item.

Depending on timing, Proton may label the button “Open in Proton Drive” or “Accept item” — click whichever one appears.

Step 5 — Open the folder

Step 6 — Upload a test file and tell me

Open the folder and upload any document — drag a file into the window, or click New → Upload file. Then email or text me so I know everything is working.

That’s it!

From now on, you can upload and download files anytime from the Shared with me section.

If you get stuck on any step, just email me back or give me a call — I’m glad to walk through it with you.

Thanks,
Bill