I don't trust my current email provider anymore

That’s understandable. If you no longer trust your email provider, the safest move is to treat it like a security migration rather than just “switching apps.”

Here’s a practical plan:

1. Create a new secure email account

   • Choose a provider with a strong privacy/security reputation.
   • Use a unique, strong password.
   • Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) immediately.

2. Secure the recovery methods

   • Update recovery email and phone number.
   • Make sure the recovery email is one you control and trust.

3. Move important accounts first

   • Banking
   • Password manager
   • Social media
   • Government/health
   • Anything tied to password resets or security alerts

4. Change passwords from the new email

   • For critical accounts, change the password after updating the email address.
   • If your old email may be compromised, assume password reset links sent there are unsafe.

5. Export and save old mail if needed

   • Download important messages, receipts, contacts, and files.
   • Save anything you may need for records or account recovery.

6. Watch for signs of compromise

   • Unexpected logins
   • Forwarding rules you didn’t create
   • Recovery info changed
   • Security alerts you don’t recognize

7. Enable security checks

   • Review logged-in devices/sessions.
   • Remove unfamiliar apps connected to the account.
   • Check for auto-forwarding and filters.

If you want, I can help you choose a better provider based on your priorities, like:

• privacy
• ease of use
• custom domain support
• low cost
• best security features