Contents
- What is email
- Types of email addresses
- How to create an email account
- Tips for choosing an email address
- Password security tips
- How to find your email address and password
What is email
Email, or electronic mail, is a unique address used for sending and receiving electronic messages. Each address consists of three main components: a unique username, the "@" symbol, and a domain name. This allows for the precise identification of the recipient and ensures message delivery.
Types of email addresses
There are two main types of email addresses: personal and corporate. Personal addresses are intended for communication, online shopping, and subscriptions to newsletters. Corporate addresses, on the other hand, are used for work-related needs, such as interactions with colleagues, clients, and partners. It is important to note that in a corporate address, instead of a general domain name, the company's domain is specified. For example, the address [email protected] is corporate.
Corporate email accounts can be set up to send email newsletters, while mass mailings from personal addresses are undesirable and may be considered spam.
How to create an email account
Creating a personal email account is quite simple. You will only need a username made up of Latin characters and a strong password to protect your account. Each email address must be unique, meaning if someone has already registered [email protected], you cannot use that address until it is deleted by the other user.
There can be the same usernames on different domains, such as [email protected] and [email protected]. During the email account creation process, you are typically required to provide your date of birth, name, and gender. It is also worth noting that modern email services may ask for a phone number or backup email address for account recovery.
Tips for choosing an email address
If you plan to use email for official correspondence or communication with clients, it is recommended to choose an address that includes your first and last name. For example, using a nickname from social media as your login can also be a good option, making it easy to find your account on various platforms.
If anonymity is important to you, you can choose any word for your login and skip the name field. Ensure that your address is easy to pronounce and write, avoiding complex and confusing combinations.
Password security tips
The password for your email is one of the most important aspects of security. If an attacker gains access to your inbox, they can log into other services associated with your address. Therefore, it is important to follow recommendations for creating a strong password, such as using at least 8 characters, including numbers, special characters, and letters of different cases.
Some tips from security experts include:
- Do not use personal information, such as your date of birth.
- Change your password regularly, at least once every three months.
- Do not use the same password across different services.
How to find your email address and password
To find your email address, you can log into the personal account of the chosen email service. You can usually change your password in the "Email Settings" section. The password can be recovered by following instructions that may include entering the old password or using a backup email address or phone number to receive a temporary password.
For corporate email, all these actions are carried out by the system administrator, who provides the employee with a login and password for accessing the email.