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First Steps

Get familiar with SipherMail's features and interface

Logging In

After creating your account, you can log in at the SipherMail login page. Use your username (or email address) and password. If you've enabled two-factor authentication, you'll be prompted for your 2FA code after entering your password.

Tip: You can stay logged in by checking "Remember me" on the login page. For maximum security, especially on shared devices, avoid using this option.

3-Pane Inbox Overview

SipherMail uses a 3-pane layout for optimal email management:

1

Left Pane: Folders

Navigate between Inbox, Sent, Archive, Trash, and your custom folders. The folder list shows unread counts and supports drag-and-drop organization.

2

Center Pane: Email List

View your emails in a clean list format. Click any email to preview it in the right pane. Use the search bar to find specific messages, and filters to organize by sender, date, or labels.

3

Right Pane: Email Preview

Read the full email content, view attachments, and take actions like Reply, Forward, Archive, or Delete. The preview pane uses the full width on desktop for comfortable reading.

Sending Your First Email
1

Click the "Compose" button (usually in the top-right or as a floating button)

2

Enter the recipient's email address in the "To" field

3

Add a subject and compose your message

4

Click "Send" to deliver your email

Undo Send: SipherMail offers an "Undo Send" feature that gives you a few seconds to cancel a sent email. This can be configured in Settings → Mail Settings.

Enabling Dark Mode

SipherMail supports both light and dark themes. To switch:

  1. Go to Settings → Appearance
  2. Select your preferred theme: Light, Dark, or System (follows your OS setting)
  3. The change applies immediately
Finding Settings

Access settings by clicking your profile icon in the top-right corner, then selecting "Settings". The settings page is organized into tabs:

General

Account preferences, language, timezone

Profile

Name, avatar, display preferences

Security

Password, 2FA, recovery methods

Mail Settings

Folders, filters, signatures

Folders & Filters

Folders

Create custom folders to organize your emails:

  1. Go to Settings → Folders
  2. Click "Create Folder"
  3. Name your folder and optionally assign a color
  4. Drag emails to folders or use the "Move to" action

Filters

Automatically organize incoming emails with filters:

  1. Go to Settings → Filters
  2. Click "Create Filter"
  3. Define conditions (e.g., "From contains @newsletter.com")
  4. Set actions (e.g., "Move to Archive", "Mark as read")

Learn more in our Email Filters guide.

Calendar

SipherMail includes an integrated calendar feature. Access it from the main navigation or by clicking the calendar icon. You can:

  • • Create and manage events
  • • View your schedule in day, week, or month view
  • • Set reminders and notifications
  • • Sync with external calendars (if enabled)
Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the basics, explore these features: