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Query re setting up new email

Discussion in 'Email Issues' started by catflap, Dec 5, 2021.

  1. catflap

    catflap

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    Hi

    I've always just had an email address from my broadband provider in the past. I'm now thinking it would help to have another, separate to the broadband provider so I don't run into problems if I want to switch to a different provider in the future.

    I know I can use gmail, outlook.com or other free options, but I want something secure as I'll be using it for financial stuff, so I don't mind paying a bit each month.

    I believe I need to register a domain and then have it hosted? - this isn't something I know anything about at all, so was hoping to get some advice as I'm a bit confused.

    I don't need web space, just a few email addresses which I can feel confident I can use securely for making purchases online and banking.

    Thanks for reading!
     
    catflap, Dec 5, 2021
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  3. Tony D

    Tony D Administrator Administrator

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    Hello and welcome Catflap.

    Some thoughts ...

    1) You can go the domain route. You won't need webspace but you'll need a mailbox, and associated space to store your emails. You can try GoDaddy for that. The domain will cost about $15/yr - give or take depending on the top-level domain and any sales they have going. I don't know their mailbox pricing.
    (I'm sure other companies provide the same services)

    2) If you don't want to pay for a mailbox and associated space, you can still get a domain (annual fee still applies) and forward any email to a gmail account.

    3) Try an independent email service like https://protonmail.com/
     
    Tony D, Dec 5, 2021
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  4. catflap

    catflap

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    Thanks - I'll have a look at those options.
     
    catflap, Dec 5, 2021
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