How to use PGP encryption for email

Online privacy is a sensitive issue that affects everyone from security experts to casual internet users. Whether you’re posting on social networks, carrying out banking transactions or buying from an online store, your data may not be sufficiently protected. The same applies to…

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What are spam messages and how can you avoid them?

Every day, countless spam emails reach inboxes worldwide. While many are irritating, others can be dangerous, carrying phishing links, malware, or fraudulent offers. Recognising the telltale signs of spam not only saves time but also protects your data and devices. With a few…

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Which email achiving compliance laws are in effect in the UK?

In the United Kingdom, email archiving is often essential for complying with data protection laws and industry-specific regulations. Legal frameworks and sector-specific rules from regulators like the FCA or SRA require businesses in certain industries to retain emails for…

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What makes Microsoft Exchange 2019 faster and more secure?

Microsoft has significantly enhanced its widely used and popular mail server software with Exchange 2019, focusing on greater security, improved reliability, and much better overall performance. At the same time, one major feature from previous versions has been completely…

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What is spear phishing and how does it work?

Online attacks are a daily occurrence, and most can be blocked with little effort. Spear phishing, however, is far more dangerous: carefully polished, highly convincing, and completely free of the usual red flags that make other scams easier to spot. These fraudulent messages are…

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What is greylisting in email and how does it work?

Greylisting is a proven and highly effective method to significantly reduce the worldwide sending of spam emails. Because it operates quietly in the background, most users never even notice that their inbox is being actively protected. Discover how the process works technically,…

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What is an email whitelist and how does whitelisting work?

What is a whitelist and how can whitelisting be used for seamless email communication? A whitelist uses specifically added entries to exclude unwanted or harmful data from traffic. How do you set up such a passlist? Options exist with your own internet provider, through external…

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What is Nextcloud Workspace and how does it work?

Nextcloud Workspace brings together essential tools for digital collaboration in a secure, flexible, and privacy-compliant platform. From file storage and email management to chat and office applications, Nextcloud helps you keep full control of your data. Learn what IONOS…

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E-mail

IONOS E-mail Guide: everything need to know about e-mails

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 E-mail Guide’s target audience

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’.

The E-mail Guide’s structure and topics

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.