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Free email is fine. Just make sure to own your own domain and MX records. Worst case you switch to somewhere else and keep on mailing.

• im3w1l 6y ago
  I use my own domain, but now I'm scared I'll miss a payment instead.
  • StavrosK 6y ago
    I prepay for three years, but it's not like they'll just suspend your account with no warning, they know how important email is.
    • gruez 6y ago
      prepaying doesn't really solve the problem, it merely delays it. you need to set a reminder or something.
      • StavrosK 6y ago
        It automatically renews, it's not like I need to be reminded, but they email you anyway.
• AlchemistCamp 6y ago
  Is it actually possible to own as opposed to renting?
  • kalium-xyz 6y ago
    Not if using the regular popular DNS and want a domain name because you are just paying some entity for the right to include you on a list of addresses and nothing more. However you can own IPs and you can run your own DNS. Though you might have a hard time getting your IP routed to if you dont let it be managed by some ISP.
    • willglynn 6y ago
      IP addresses are rented too, e.g.: https://www.arin.net/resources/fees/fee_schedule/#ipv4-ipv6-number-resources https://www.arin.net/resources/fees/fee_schedule/#ipv4-ipv6-...
• jbc1 6y ago
  Are there free email providers that let you bring your own domain?
• el_dev_hell 6y ago
  I'm using a custom domain and a paid email provider. My rational is to align my interests with the company running the infrastructure for a fundamental component of my digital life. Free email is fine most of the time. Until it's not. I want to limit my "until it's not" exposure.