I’m trying to improve my online privacy and want to move away from Gmail. I tested ProtonMail before but ran into problems where some websites and services rejected my emails or blocked my account because they flagged ProtonMail addresses as suspicious.
I’m considering trying Tutanota or going back to ProtonMail, but I’m worried about the same blocking issues. My main question is: if I get a paid plan with a custom domain through these privacy email services, will that solve the blocking problem?
Also, any suggestions for domain extensions that work well and don’t get flagged? I want something that looks professional and trustworthy to websites and services.
Custom domains definitely fix those blocking issues. I switched from Gmail to ProtonMail with my own .org domain two years ago; I haven’t had any rejection problems since. The standard protonmail.com address was getting blocked constantly. Stick with .com, .org, or .net. These extensions are trusted by most systems. I use .com for business stuff and .org for personal—.org feels more professional somehow. It’s worth the investment. You avoid blocks and keep the same email address if you switch providers later.
for sure! custom domains rly help with that. i went with a .com on Tutanota too, no probs since then! best to go for common ones, they tend to get less flagged by sites.
Custom domains effectively address this issue. I experienced similar inconveniences with my ProtonMail address being flagged by various institutions. After transitioning to a .com domain with ProtonMail, those problems vanished. It’s advisable to choose well-known domains, like .com or .net, and steer clear of newer extensions such as .xyz or .tech, as these may not be trusted by automated systems. Additionally, this allows you the flexibility to switch providers without altering your email address. Just ensure you configure SPF and DKIM records after setup.