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Where is my email stored? Data location explained
Where is my email actually stored? Discover what data location means, how to find out and why servers in Europe make the difference for your privacy.
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What is webmail?
What is webmail? Email straight in your browser, without installation and the same on every device. Read how it works, with an example.
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What is TLS/SSL for email?
What is TLS for email? The technique that encrypts your connection so no one can read along. Read how TLS (and SSL) protects your mail.
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What is the SMTP protocol?
What is the SMTP protocol? The agreement that sends your outgoing email. Learn how SMTP works, with a concrete real-world example.
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What is the difference between a mailbox and an email address?
Mailbox vs email address: the address is the label, the mailbox is the letterbox behind it. Read the difference, with an example and aliases.
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What is SMTP and how does outgoing email work?
What is SMTP? The protocol that sends your outgoing email to the recipient. Discover how it works, which port you use and why it matters.
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What is reverse DNS (PTR)?
Reverse DNS meaning: the lookup from IP to name via a PTR record. Read how it helps your email reputation, with an example.
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What is POP3?
What is POP3? The protocol that downloads your email to a single device. Read the difference with IMAP and when POP3 is your best choice.
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What is IMAP?
IMAP is the protocol that keeps your email on the server and in sync across all your devices. Read what it means and when to choose it.
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What is greylisting?
What is greylisting? A spam trick that briefly parks unknown senders. Learn how it blocks spam and why mail sometimes arrives a little later.
Email academy
What is email hosting?
What is email hosting? It's the service that runs your email on your own domain. Discover how it works, why it matters and what to look for.
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What is DNS in email?
What is DNS in email? The address book that determines where your mail goes, with records like MX, SPF and DKIM. Learn how it works.