I know there are alternatives like proton mail, tutamail, mailbox.org, etc… But what would be the issue if I create an email using my personal domain, stored in my hosting… maybe encryption? It seems that no-one even consider this option, but I am not sure why…

What would you suggest?

  • zipkid@feddit.nlEnglish
    15·
    20 hours ago

    there is a lot to hosting mail. Reading about it, like this book will educate you about all that’s involved.

    • Zachariah@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      20 hours ago

      To give some context, the special edition of that book has a different title that hints at how very challenging it is to get it right when you host your own server.

      Typically, it’s much better to own a domain and pair it with FastMail or other reputable email provider.

    • skamu@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      20 hours ago

      So, giving that I am an “average user”, do you think it would be bad to use my Bluehost unlimited storage? I have to pay that anyway, because I have couple of personal website there…

      • zipkid@feddit.nlEnglish
        6·
        20 hours ago

        If you are willing to study the subject and become advanced at it, go for it. Otherwise, use an existing mail service, possibly with your own domain, but stay away from the mail protocols and requirements.

      • Object@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        20 hours ago

        Do you have Bluehost web hosting plan? In that case, Bluehost would do the most heavy lifting regarding the derliverability. Email deliverability with big hosts like that shouldn’t be a problem.