I’m pretty far into the degoogling process, and I’m thinking about purchasing a domain and using it for email. I realized I don’t want to be stuck with any one email service, so this is pretty much a necessity for me.
I wouldn’t self host though, because I understand that’s very hard to do.
For people who have already done this: are there any pitfalls or things I should take into consideration before I purchase a domain?
Also, does the tld matter? Are my emails more likely to be sent to spam with a custom domain vs an email provider’s?
I do this and I use Proton as my email provider. I think as long as you set the email security standards, which Proton, for example, teaches you how to do, you should be fine.
+1 for proton and your own domain name. At first I balked at the priced and went somewhere cheaper - and then they had a breach. Proton takes security seriously and I’ll be with them as long as they hold to that. Added bonus is that since I’m paying for it I’m the customer and not the product.
Then if they get all terrible and shady I can just pack up my domain and go somewhere else.
Then if they get all terrible and shady I can just pack up my domain and go somewhere else.
FWIW Proton is a nonprofit now, so there isn’t much incentive for them to get shady.