Exploring Email Solutions with Hostinger: Cost-Effective Email Services & Setup Guide
Unlock the power of professional email with Hostinger, where you can get started with a free email account and take advantage of robust security, key features, and cost-effective plans.
- 1. The speaker is doing a tutorial on how to get a professional email address with Hostinger.
- 2. There are two main options: Business Starter plan (under $1/month) and Business Premium plan ($3/month).
- 3. These plans include all essentials, robust security, and key features, so no need for extra add-ons or upsells.
- 4. Shared hosting plans also come with email services, allowing you to set up landing pages, blogs, or e-stores.
- 5. With shared hosting plans, you can create two 1GB mailboxes for free, but anything beyond that requires an upgrade.
- 6. Hostinger offers a free one-year trial of Pro Email, which might require extra fees if projects grow.
- 7. Google Workspace add-on is available for maximum email capabilities, with help provided in the comments section if needed.
- 8. To manage emails with Hostinger, follow these steps:
- 1. Prepare your domain, ensuring it's linked to your website. If purchased during setup, no action is needed.
- 2. Log into hPanel and navigate to Emails > Setup Free Email Service.
- 3. Choose a domain for the professional email account.
- 4. Select your email plan (Hostinger Free, Business Starter, or Business Premium).
- 5. Create your email account with a custom email address and strong password.
- 6. Recommended to keep communication secure using SSL/TLS encryption; check hPanel for settings.
- 7. Access email through the browser @mail.hostinger.com or Hostinger Edge Panel, or connect it to various email clients (IMAP recommended).
- 1. Go to hPanel > Manage > Connect Apps and Devices > Setup Apple Devices.
- 2. Enter display name and select Hostinger email address.
- 3. Click Continue, then scan the QR code or download the profile.
- 4. Install the profile on your Apple device and enter your Hostinger email account name and password.
- a. Open the Gmail app and go to Settings > See All Settings > Accounts and Import > Add Another Email Address.
- b. Enter display name and Hostinger email address.
- c. Check "Treat as an alias" if needed.
- d. Use smtp.hostinger.com as the SMTP server and port 465 (or switch to Port 587 for a more stable connection).
- e. Enter username and password, then Add Account and confirm via the email sent to your Hostinger address.
- f. Repeat steps for mobile setup.
- a. Ensure email services are active and not disabled/suspended.
- b. Look for ongoing maintenance affecting email services; wait until completed before trying again.
- c. Check DNS settings, including MX records, for correctness and full propagation.
- 12. If emails disappear from your inbox:
- a. Check for active email forwarders moving emails to another address without leaving a copy on the server.
- b. Ensure email client is set to IMAP instead of POP 3 (or configure POP 3 to leave a copy of emails on the server).
- 13. If emails take a long time to arrive:
- a. Check for emails stuck in the queue.
- b. Verify email client and server settings aren't misconfigured.
- c. Monitor high email traffic and adjust sending patterns if necessary.
- 14. If emails don't deliver at all:
- a. Read bounce messages to understand why delivery failed (e.g., full inbox or incorrect email addresses).
- b. Keep inbox organized and email address memorable.
- c. Check domain or IP address for possible blacklisting using an email blacklist checker.
- 15. If emails land in spam or junk folders:
- a. Avoid spamming language and excessive links, following Google's guidelines.
- b. Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to authenticate your emails and improve deliverability (Hostinger explains what's needed).
- 16. If encountering encryption issues using SMTP Port 465: switch to Port 587 for a more stable and secure connection.
- 17. To potentially restore deleted email accounts:
- a. If less than 15 minutes since deletion, recreate the email account using the dedicated button to restore all data.
- b. If more than 15 minutes but less than 7 days, contact Hostinger customer support for assistance.
- c. After 7 days, all associated data will be permanently lost; you must start fresh.
- 18. Hostinger offers affordable and easy-to-use email options with great support for beginners.
- 19. Contact the speaker if you have questions or need help setting up a business email.
- 20. Use the Hostinger discount to make hosting more affordable, drop a like, and subscribe for more content.
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