StartTLS initiates the encryption of an email using the TLS protocol and is convenient because, if the method is accepted, the encryption occurs automatically. There’s no need to contact a dedicated port; StartTLS can be easily integrated into normal operations. However, this…
Rawpixel.comShutterstockThe Outlook spam filter moves unwanted and potentially malicious spam emails to the Junk folder. Even promotional emails that don’t meet typical spam criteria can be kept out of your inbox with the right settings. If legitimate messages are mistakenly flagged, the Outlook Junk…
Lorna RobertsShutterstockWant to retrieve deleted emails in Outlook? No problem—if the email was deleted recently, you’ll usually find it in the “Deleted Items” folder. But even if you’ve already emptied the trash, permanently deleted emails can often still be recovered. Find out exactly how to recover…
Outlook makes it easy to manage email accounts from various providers within a single interface. All it needs are the correct mail server settings and your login credentials. If you change your password, you simply need to update it in the client’s settings. But how exactly do…
The paperless office is already a reality in many places, but there are times where you may still want to read an email printed on paper. In this beginner-friendly article, we’ll show you how to print your emails quickly and easily in Microsoft Outlook. In addition, you’ll learn…
How can you best protect yourself against the flood of spam in your email inbox? Various methods allow harmful or unwanted messages to be placed on blacklists. But what if you find yourself on a spam blacklist? How can you get off it—and how can you prevent ending up on an email…
What exactly is an SMTP relay, and how does it differ from a smarthost or open mail relay? This article provides a detailed explanation of how SMTP relay servers work, their purposes, and the important role they play in email delivery, security, efficient communication, and…
Spectral-DesignshutterstockIf you’re involved with email delivery technology, you will come across the term SMTP server. But what exactly is its crucial role behind the scenes? How does it make sure emails reach their destination reliably and promptly? Understanding this helps in managing email systems…
CalDAV is a network protocol that enables you to sync calendar data, such as appointments and meetings, across devices like your PC, smartphone, or tablet. These events are stored in the iCalendar format and managed within a WebDAV environment. In this article, we explain what…
If an email cannot be delivered, the server sends back an error message along with an SMTP code. The message “550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable” means the recipient’s address is unavailable. The causes for this are varied, and so are the potential solutions,…
Most people couldn’t imagine a life without e-mails. Whether you use them to communicate for business or personal reasons, e-mails have practically replaced traditional letters. Over 200 billion e-mails are sent around the world each day and despite the rise in social media and instant messaging, they show no sign of slowing down. Our E-mail Guide forms part of the IONOS Digital Guide and is dedicated to the basic framework of the e-mail–from the technical security requirements to marketing strategies you should use when sending business e-mails. The contents of this E-mail Guide cater for both beginners as well as more experienced computer users.
The numerous e-mail tips in the guide are aimed at a wide readership, from hobbyists and novices to IT and e-mail marketing professionals. Owners of small and medium-sized companies can also benefit from articles that provide information on how to create business e-mails and build successful e-mail marketing campaigns. The e-mail guide takes into consideration that readers have different levels of IT knowledge; as well as introductory articles on FAQs (e.g. ‘How is an e-mail sent?’ or ‘What should an e-mail header contain?’) there are also more detailed and specific articles such as ‘E-mail encryption with PGP’ or ‘Creating individual newsletter templates’.
In IONOS’s Digital Guide, the E-mail Guide offers three different subcategories. Under ‘E-mail marketing’ you can read about marketing trends as well as tips on direct marketing via e-mail. The ‘E-mail security’ subcategory mainly deals with e-mail encryption and how to handle spam and phishing e-mails. Lastly, under ‘Technical matters’, you’ll find various articles about structure, operation and storage of e-mails and the corresponding software. In our guide, we provide detailed information on everything to do with e-mails, presented to you in a clear and understandable way.