Thinking about email. I want to delete my multiple Gmail accounts. I’m not sure which I prefer:

- Rent a(nother) domain for email
- Use another email provider’s domain

Either way, I’m either locked into an email provider or renting a domain. I’m worried that managing the domain myself could lead to downtime switching registrars/email providers.

I already use Migadu for this domain, who provide a good service. I think I’d prefer flexibility to move between email providers but keep the same addresses.

So many important things are sent by email nowadays, the thought of missing one is scary!

@hutchie I've been using my own domain with Gmail and Fastmail and a few other providers for a while. Since I control the DNS records, I can switch those while multiple providers are still setup to receive. I don't think I've ever lost important mail this way.

And I can switch DNS settings more easily than update my address with who-knows-how-many websites. Especially with free providers like gmail my main fear was getting locked out of my account for some random reason.