SPF, DKIM and DMARC are email validation protocols used to help control spam and minimize email forgeries. They work by verifying that senders are authorized to send messages on behalf of a domain. Having some or all of these technologies is good for your email deliverability and domain reputation. SPF, short for Sender Policy Framework, identifies what IP … Read more
The topic of outbound email comes up often with new and prospective email hosting clients. We often hear questions like “Can I send bulk messages?” or “Can we use the service to send newsletters?”, and the answer is always no. Email hosting is designed and optimized for businesses, groups, families and individuals to send normal, back … Read more
Microsoft makes it super easy to get your email, calendars, contacts and tasks connected with just a few settings using its proprietary Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) technology. Designed for mobile, EAS works exceptionally well in the iOS native Mail app, Android Gmail, and other popular mobile apps like BlackBerry Hub. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said using … Read more
Updated: October 2025 We look at lots of email clients and mobile apps. And while most mobile apps (Bluemail, BlackBerry Hub, Outlook and Gmail) work nicely with Exchange ActiveSync, the same unfortunately cannot be said for Windows desktop clients. In 2025, this challenge continues, though we now have a few solid workarounds. (Not sure if … Read more
If you’re reading this article, maybe you’ve already made up your mind to set up email hosting and are looking for guidance on how to proceed. Or possibly you are still researching your options and haven’t yet made a decision for your group’s email. In either case, outsourcing your email to an email hosting provider … Read more
Email viruses and malware are constantly evolving which makes it difficult if not impossible for even the best rated antivirus and spam protection programs to keep on top of emerging threats. The last line of defense is you! Here is a list of dos and don’ts for anyone who handles email messages. Dos DO Use common … Read more
In order to reduce expenses, many businesses opt to use free email addresses when first starting up. And while you can get some mileage out of free email addresses, there are some drawbacks to using them. First, free email lacks a level of professionalism that is typically expected of serious, established businesses. Second, when all of your employees have personal email addresses … Read more
POP3 and IMAP are two popular protocols used to configure mailboxes in mail client applications on desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets. What distinguishes these protocols from one another is the way each one handles messages on the server. POP3 – The Downloader When a mail client uses POP3 to connect to the server, messages are … Read more
Email hosting plans allow for either 10 or 25 GBs storage per mailbox. For POP3 users downloading messages off the server, storage will generally not be a big concern. Similarly, IMAP users can avoid server storage accumulation by periodically archiving/moving messages from the mail server to their primary local mail client or archive service. Check out this … Read more
Leveraging a third party for email doesn’t mean compromising brand or identity. Email resellers both large and small can wholly outsource their email offerings and at the same time offer a fully branded, “private label” email solution through Greatmail’s reseller service. Greatmail’s email hosting platform includes spam and virus protection, webmail, POP3 and IMAP support as well as a … Read more