𧩠1. Email Accounts Included with Web Hosting
These are the email accounts that come bundled with your web hosting plan.
For example, if you host your website on CrazyDomains, Hostinger, Bluehost, or aaPanel, you can often create emails like:
β Features:
- π¦ Included with your hosting (often free)
- π§° Managed through your hosting control panel (cPanel, DirectAdmin, etc.)
- π§ Uses the hosting serverβs built-in mail software (e.g., Exim or Postfix)
- π Supports SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 (can connect to Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.)
- π Emails are stored on the same server as your website
β οΈ Limitations:
- π« Low deliverability β messages often go to spam
- π Not designed for large-scale or professional use
- πΎ Emails take up your web hosting space
- π Basic security; limited backup options
πΌ 2. Email Hosting Accounts (Professional Email Services)
This refers to dedicated email hosting that operates independently of your website hosting.
Examples include:
- Google Workspace (Gmail for business)
- Microsoft 365 / Outlook
- Zoho Mail
- CrazyDomains Email Hosting / Titan Mail / Namecheap Private Email
β Features:
- π§ Dedicated mail servers β not tied to your website
- βοΈ Cloud storage β emails donβt use your web hosting space
- π¬ Excellent deliverability (wonβt be flagged as spam)
- π Stronger security, backup, and spam protection
- π₯ Team features like calendars, contact sync, and collaboration
β οΈ Limitations:
- π° Usually paid (monthly or yearly subscription)
- βοΈ Requires updating your domainβs DNS (MX records) to point to the email provider
π Quick Comparison
| Feature | Hosting-Provided Email | Professional Email Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Usually free | Paid |
| Storage | Uses web hosting space | Cloud-based |
| Deliverability | Often poor | Excellent |
| Security | Basic | Advanced |
| Scalability | Limited | Highly scalable |
| Best for | Personal / small sites | Business / professional use |
π‘ In summary:
- For small personal websites or test projects β hosting email is fine.
- For businesses or client communication β always use professional email hosting (like Google Workspace or Zoho Mail) for reliability and credibility.