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Hey guys,

after looking into selfhosting email it seems to me that it's probably better if I use an existing email hoster like Namecheap or Porkbun.

Now I saw that Porkbun doesn't offer catchall emails so I can't use it for my usecase.

Do you guys have any recommendations for a reasonably priced email hoster for a custom domain that offers all basic features like catchall? The purpose is for one domain I use for my personal stuff and one for a small side hustle/ small business.

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I recommend fastmail.com though they do have done shortcomings that you need to consider such as the fact that they're based in Australia (five eyes country) and have servers in the USA. Their advantage is a slick interface, fantastic app based on JMAP, and just generally being super convenient. They allow catch all addresses, masked emails, custom domain etc. I find them super convenient.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Another upvote or seven for fastmail.com - I spent a little too much time spinning my personal domain hosting through Fastmail, Tutanota, Proton, mailbox.org... and then came back full circle to Fastmail.

Their shortcomings, if you're concerned about privacy, are listed right above^^^ but I don't think you can find a better email hosting provider for the pricing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Email isn't that secure anyway (don't use email if your life or freedom depends on it), so I don't see that as much as a downside.