A Smoother Start: Recent Improvements to the StartMail Experience

At StartMail, privacy is foundational—and usability is essential. That’s why we’ve rolled out a series of enhancements to the user experience, designed to make accessing your private inbox smoother, faster, and more accessible for everyone.

Here’s what’s new:

⌨️ Improved Keyboard Navigation and Accessibility

Navigating the login page with a keyboard is now easier and more intuitive. We’ve improved focus visibility so you can clearly see which element is selected, making login smoother for users relying on keyboard navigation or assistive technologies.

💡 Smarter Error Messages for Mistyped Domains

It happens…“@smartmail.com,” “@starmail.com,” and other close-but-not-quite domain typos are common. Our new login checks now offer more helpful error messages when these slipups occur, guiding you gently back on track to @startmail.com.

📲 Auto-Submit of 2FA Code

No more pressing “Enter” after typing in your two-factor authentication code. Once you enter the full code, we’ll automatically submit it—saving time and reducing friction during login.

🌙 Better Contrast in Dark Mode

Dark mode just got easier on the eyes. We’ve improved color contrast across elements on the login page to meet accessibility guidelines and enhance readability, especially in low-light environments.

🔔 Maintenance Notifications Are Now Easier to See on Mobile

We’ve moved maintenance notices to the top of the login page. That means even when your keyboard is open on mobile, you won’t miss important service messages—they’ll stay visible, right where you need them.

These changes are part of our ongoing effort to ensure StartMail is not only secure and private, but also simple and intuitive to use. We’re always listening to feedback and improvements that matter.

Got thoughts? We’d love to hear from you—reach out to our support team or let us know what you think on social.

Stay private. Stay in control.

—The StartMail Team