European email hosting on your own domain
The promise: European email on your own domain
One clear claim: you mail with your own name after the @ (jij@jouwzaak.be), your messages are stored on servers in Europe, and you fall under the GDPR. No ads, no algorithms reading along that pick apart your content, no data quietly crossing the ocean.
That is a deliberate choice, not a coincidence. Where your email physically sits determines which laws it falls under and who can, in theory, access it. For anyone who works with customers, files or personal data, that is not a detail but the core.
Why European email hosting counts
The location of your data determines your rules of the game. If your email sits with a provider outside Europe, it can fall under foreign legislation, even though you're here. If it stays in Europe, the GDPR applies: strict rules about how personal data is handled.
There's something else at play. Many free email services earn from your attention: they scan content to build profiles or show ads. Free seems handy, but you pay with your data. You can read more about that in who reads your email and why scanning matters.
For a GDPR-sensitive professional (doctor, lawyer, accountant) or a privacy-conscious business, this counts double. You not only benefit from confidentiality yourself, you often also have a duty to handle others' data carefully. What that means in practice is set out in GDPR-compliant email: what does that mean and in may I send personal data by email (GDPR).
And then there's the simplicity. Where your email is stored ought to be a clear question with a clear answer. With European hosting that answer is simple: in Europe, under the GDPR. You don't have to plough through pages of fine print to find out where your messages end up. For small organisations that don't want to be busy with privacy rules every week, that clarity is worth a great deal in itself. See also the GDPR for small organisations.
What you get with Mailflux
Professional mailboxes on your own domain, hosted in Europe and GDPR-compliant. Concretely, every plan includes this:
- Webmail on any device, via
webmail.mailflux.euin your browser. Nothing to install, just log in and mail. - Works with your regular mail program via POP, IMAP and SMTP, so you're free to choose what you read your mail with.
- Filtering against spam, phishing and malware, plus antivirus and automatic backups.
- Optional two-factor authentication (2FA) for an extra lock on your account.
- 20 free aliases, so you can use addresses like
info@orfacturen@without an extra mailbox.
You bring your own domain (you'll need DNS access for that) or Mailflux registers and manages one for you. Take a look at the possibilities of a professional mailbox with your own domain for the full picture.
And because it's your own domain, the address is truly yours. If you ever change providers, you simply take your address with you. More about that in you own your email address.
European versus American hosting, at the concept level
The difference isn't in the buttons, but in the regime your data falls under. Side by side, without brand names:
| European hosting | Hosting outside Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable law | GDPR applies | possibly foreign legislation |
| Data location | servers in Europe | often unclear or outside the EU |
| Revenue model | you pay for the service | sometimes scanning/ads |
Want to go deeper into that difference, then read European vs. American email hosting and data sovereignty and the CLOUD Act. If you're unsure where your email actually sits now, then where is my email stored helps you on your way.
Note: the choice for European hosting is a strong foundation, but no substitute for your own diligence. For the privacy angle in particular, see privacy-friendly business email.
Who is this especially important for?
European email hosting pays off as soon as confidentiality or the image of your organisation comes into play.
- GDPR-sensitive professions. Doctors, lawyers and accountants process data daily that mustn't lie around. For them, a European, GDPR-compliant foundation isn't an extra but the starting point.
- Small businesses and teams. Several colleagues under one domain, each with their own address, plus shared addresses like
info@orfacturen@. For businesses there is bulk account management, so you can create and manage multiple mailboxes in one go. - Privacy-conscious individuals. Even without a business, you may simply want no one reading along. Your own domain and European hosting give you that peace of mind.
Price and requesting
One clear price per mailbox per month, billed annually. You pay only for email, not for a full office suite with tools you may never use.
| Plan | Price | Storage | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | €4.99 | 8 GB | standard antimalware |
| Pro | €6.99 | 25 GB | premium antimalware, calendar, task list, CardDAV & CalDAV |
| Premium | €9.99 | 50 GB (expandable to 100 GB) | premium antimalware, calendar, task list, CardDAV & CalDAV |
The domain name is billed separately; setup or migration may be added. No worries if the technology puts you off: you don't have to be an expert for this, and we're happy to help you on your way.
Ready to get started with European email hosting on your own domain? Request your mailbox with no obligation.