Free Email Addresses at Your Own Domain: Forwarding vs. Mailboxes

What is Email Forwarding and How Does it Work?

Email forwarding allows you to receive emails sent to one email address and forward them to another email address. This is useful for businesses that want to use a custom email address but don't need to receive emails directly.

Email forwarding is usually included with every hosted site, but it may have limitations, such as receive-only access.

What is Receive-Only Access and How Does it Affect Me?

Receive-only access means that you can't send emails from the forwarded email address. This is a common limitation of free email forwarding services.

If you need to send emails from your custom email address, you'll need to set up a real mailbox.

When Does a Real Mailbox Become Necessary?

A real mailbox is necessary when you need to send emails from your custom email address. This is often the case for businesses that need to send automated emails, such as newsletters or promotional emails.

A real mailbox also provides more features and flexibility than email forwarding.

What to Do Next: Setting Up a Real Mailbox

If you need a real mailbox, you can set one up with your hosting provider or a third-party email service. Be sure to choose a provider that offers the features and flexibility you need.

Borg Sites offers free email forwarding with every hosted site, and you can add a branded email mailbox to your hosting plan for an additional fee.