I know there are alternatives like proton mail, tutamail, mailbox.org, etc… But what would be the issue if I create an email using my personal domain, stored in my hosting… maybe encryption? It seems that no-one even consider this option, but I am not sure why…

What would you suggest?

  • originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com
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    18 hours ago

    grab a personal domain, setup smtp through proton then have your local mail client archive via imap

    email is the only service i would never self-host directly.

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        18 hours ago

        email is incredibly complicated to host yourself successfully due to security, dns requirements. i have a pretty good handle on how to do it, but i havent since ~ 2015 because of the constant upkeep and challenges from the email ecosystem at large.

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          12 hours ago

          It’s not THAT bad. Certainly more complicated than before. I don’t think it requires that much upkeep. But this time around it took around 1 month to get it stable. Then I’m coasting for the time being.

          But yes, unless you have a specific use case or strong desire, dont.

          Email is so important. If you don’t have a stable way to do it and something goes down, you’re SOL and you are responsible

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          17 hours ago

          …and as solutions we have many companies who will do it all for you for $5/mo (more or less), the cost of running a basic cloud server. My time and energy in making sure my email is “always good” is worth paying $5/mo to let Fastmail handle the chore. $0.02