Gmail gives you powerful features, but at a cost to your privacy. PDG Mail offers the robust functionality you expect—like flawless search, labels, and filters—but with a core commitment to security and privacy. With PDG Mail, you get true zero-knowledge encryption, open standards for data portability (IMAP/JMAP), and the protection of Hong Kong's privacy laws. This guide makes it easy to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
Why Your Email Should Not Be Free
Free email services like Gmail aren't truly free—you pay with your privacy. Google's business model relies on analyzing your personal data to build a profile for targeted advertising. As a premium, paid service, our only customer is you. We have no split loyalties, no data mining, and no ads. Ever. We believe your communications are your own, and our zero-knowledge architecture ensures that even we can never access them.
Three Steps to Freedom
Use our free import tool to bring your emails, contacts, and filters from Gmail to PDG Mail seamlessly. Our step-by-step guide ensures a smooth transition, so you can start enjoying a more private inbox in minutes.
- Sign up: Get your new PDG Mail account.
- Start the Import: Navigate to Settings → Import in the PDG Mail web app. Select Gmail / Google Workspace and sign in to your Google account.
- Forward Your Mail: In Gmail, go to Settings → Forwarding and POP/IMAP and add your new PDG Mail address as a forwarding address. This ensures you don't miss a single message during the transition.
That's it! We'll handle the rest using a secure, high-speed connection to Google's servers. You can start using your new PDG Mail account right away, and we'll notify you once the import is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use labels like in Gmail?
Yes. PDG Mail supports both traditional folders and labels for organizing your mail. You can choose whichever system you prefer in Settings → Mail. Our importer will automatically convert your Gmail labels into PDG Mail labels.
How do I import my Gmail filters?
You can export your filters from Gmail and import them directly into PDG Mail:
- In Gmail, go to Settings → See all settings → Filters and Blocked Addresses.
- Check the box at the top to select all filters, click Export, and save the
mailFilters.xmlfile. - In PDG Mail, go to Settings → Filters and click the Import button.
- Select the file you downloaded from Gmail to import your rules.
Is your search as good as Gmail's?
Absolutely. We provide fast, full-text search of your entire email archive, including attachments. Unlike some encrypted email providers that sacrifice search capabilities for privacy, our architecture is designed to give you both. You can use the same advanced search syntax you're used to in Gmail.
How is your spam filtering?
Our adaptive spam filtering is highly effective and learns from the mail you receive. By reporting any spam that gets through, you help train the system to become even better over time. We also block tracking pixels by default, protecting you from sender surveillance—a feature not available in Gmail's standard configuration.