submitted 1 month ago by Oak_Sprout@lemmy.ml to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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I'm trying to move away from Google and replace my Gmail account. But reading about the different options, I'm realizing I don't really understand email at all - e.g. the difference between the client and the domain name, the different protocols, encryption.

Does anyone have articles or books to suggest as a "Basics of Email: 101"? Thank you!

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[-] Imnebuddy@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

For another email provider alternative, I would suggest Forward Email. I still haven't used them yet, but my goal is to switch to them from Proton when I get around to it.

I was thinking of playing around with email hosting, at least for offline backups, and I've been interested in using Stalwart.

I also suggest Porkbun for purchasing a domain.