I’m thinking about ditching Gmail. Sure, I could just jump to posteo, proton, or mailbox. But I’m wondering if getting an email address with my own domain would be cooler. Where should I start with that?
I’m curious about catch-all email setups too. Are there any special things I need to know about setting that up?
Has anyone done this before? What was your experience like? Did you run into any problems? How hard was it to set up and manage?
Also, if you’ve got any good articles or guides about moving away from Gmail and setting up your own domain email, I’d love to check them out. Thanks for any help or advice you can share!
I’ve been using a custom domain for my email for about two years now, and it’s been quite beneficial. I opted for Fastmail as my provider, which offers a straightforward setup process for personal domains and catch-all functionality.
The initial configuration took some time, particularly adjusting DNS settings, but Fastmail’s documentation was helpful. The catch-all feature has been invaluable for creating disposable addresses on the fly, which helps manage subscriptions and identify spam sources.
One unexpected challenge was updating my email address across numerous online accounts. It was time-consuming but ultimately worth it for better organization and privacy. I’d recommend gradually transitioning rather than doing it all at once.
Regarding guides, I found TechRadar’s article on setting up a custom email domain particularly useful. It covers various providers and walks through the process step-by-step.
hey, i switched to my own domain last year using zoho. it’s pretty sweet! catch-all is awesome for sorting stuff. setup was a bit tricky with dns stuff, but their support helped. one tip: keep your old email for a while to catch stragglers. oh, and iwantmyname.com has good guides on domain emails. good luck!
I’ve been using my own domain for email for about five years now, and it’s been a game-changer. Started with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) but switched to Proton Mail for better privacy.
Setting up wasn’t too difficult, but there was a learning curve with DNS records and MX settings. The catch-all feature is incredibly useful – I use it for creating unique addresses for different services, which helps track potential spam sources.
One unexpected benefit was the professional impression it gives when networking. People tend to take you more seriously with a custom domain email.
The main challenge was migrating old emails and contacts, which took some time. Also, be prepared for occasional hiccups with less tech-savvy contacts who might find your new address ‘suspicious’ at first.
Overall, I’d say it’s worth the effort. Just be ready to invest some time in the initial setup and occasional maintenance.