Email Hosting allows you to send and receive email using your own domain name, such as info@yourdomain.com.
It provides mailbox storage, email delivery and management tools without website hosting.
Email Hosting is a standalone service.
What Email Hosting Includes #
Email Hosting at ProRedLine includes:
- Custom email addresses on your domain
- Secure email access via webmail
- IMAP support for synchronization
- SMTP support for sending email
- Spam filtering
- Email authentication support (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Calendars and contacts via webmail
All email management is handled through cPanel and webmail.
Supported Email Protocols #
ProRedLine supports the following protocols:
IMAP #
- Used for receiving and synchronizing email
- Keeps messages synced across devices
- Recommended for all users
SMTP #
- Used for sending email
- Requires authentication
- Uses secure connections
Unsupported Protocols #
POP3 is not supported at ProRedLine.
POP3:
- Is outdated
- Does not synchronize across devices
- Causes data loss risks
Only IMAP and SMTP are supported.
What Email Hosting Does Not Include #
Email Hosting does not include:
- Website hosting
- File hosting
- Email migration from other providers
- Inbox placement guarantees
- POP3 access
Website-related features require a Web Hosting or Site Hosting subscription.
Email Hosting vs Web Hosting #
Email Hosting:
- Focuses only on email services
- Does not host websites
Web Hosting:
- Includes email hosting
- Includes website and database hosting
Choose the service that matches your needs.
Using Email Hosting with Your Domain #
Email Hosting requires:
- A registered domain
- Correct DNS configuration
- Proper MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records
DNS management is included.
Security and Reliability #
Email Hosting uses:
- Encrypted connections
- Authentication for sending
- Server-level spam protection
Security depends on correct configuration and usage.
Who Email Hosting Is For #
Email Hosting is suitable if:
- You only need professional email
- Your website is hosted elsewhere
- You do not need web hosting features
It is not intended for bulk mailing or marketing campaigns.
Responsibility Notice #
You are responsible for:
- Correct email client configuration
- Managing mailbox storage
- Maintaining DNS records
- Using supported protocols only
ProRedLine does not support POP3 connections.
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