Email Hosting and Web Hosting are different services designed for different use cases.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the correct service.

Email Hosting #

Email Hosting focuses only on email services.

It includes:

• Custom email addresses on your domain
• Webmail access
• IMAP for receiving and syncing email
• SMTP for sending email
• Spam filtering
• Email authentication support
• Calendars and contacts

Email Hosting does not include website hosting.

Web Hosting #

Web Hosting provides full hosting services.

It includes:

• Website and file hosting
• Databases and PHP support
• Domain management
• Email hosting
• DNS management
• Security features

Web Hosting includes everything from Email Hosting plus website-related features.

Key Differences at a Glance #

Email Hosting:

• Email only
• No websites
• No databases
• No PHP or scripts

Web Hosting:

• Websites and email
• Databases supported
• PHP and software tools
• More advanced configuration options

When to Choose Email Hosting #

Choose Email Hosting if:

• You only need professional email
• Your website is hosted elsewhere
• You do not want website features

It is ideal for standalone email use.

When to Choose Web Hosting #

Choose Web Hosting if:

• You want to host a website
• You want email and web services together
• You need databases or PHP

Web Hosting is more flexible.

Protocol Support Differences #

Both services support:

• IMAP
• SMTP

Neither service supports POP3.

DNS and Domain Usage #

Both services:

• Require correct DNS configuration
• Include access to the DNS Zone Editor

Domain registration is separate from hosting.

Common Misunderstandings #

• Buying Email Hosting does not include a website
• Buying Web Hosting includes email by default
• DNS access does not equal website hosting

Understanding these prevents setup issues.

Responsibility Notice #

You are responsible for:

• Selecting the correct service
• Managing DNS and accounts
• Understanding service limitations

ProRedLine does not merge services automatically.