Email Service FAQs
Email service refers to the tools and systems that enable you to send, receive, and manage email communication for your business. This category answers common questions about setting up business email accounts, linking them with your domain and hosting, choosing the right email platform, and best practices for reliable communication. Whether you’re creating professional email addresses or troubleshooting delivery issues, these FAQs provide clear guidance on getting the most out of your email service.
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Yes, email service is included with the hosting package.
Export existing messages to PST or MBOX files, then use the import function of your new service to upload them. Verify that folders and metadata are intact before decommissioning POP accounts.
For a small to medium business, a staged migration can be completed in 1 week, depending on data volume and user training requirements.
Most major providers (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and many hosting services) have already deprecated POP or plan to discontinue it within the next year.
POP (Post Office Protocol) downloads emails from the server to your device and deletes them from the server, while IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) keeps emails on the server, allowing access from multiple devices.
Read our in-depth post on The Difference Between POP and IMAP:
👉 https://wedotheweb.co.za/understanding-the-difference-between-pop-and-imap-email-service
Modern protocols enforce encrypted connections (TLS), support two‑factor authentication, provide server‑side spam filtering, and retain data centrally for audit trails and compliance.
It means that users on POP will soon lose server support, forcing a migration to IMAP, Exchange or a cloud‑based service to maintain email accessibility and security.
A domain is the web address (e.g., example.com) that people use to access your website. It acts as an easy-to-remember identifier for your website’s location on the internet.
Hosting is a service that allows websites to be stored and accessed on the internet. It provides the necessary infrastructure and resources for a website to be visible online.
On the contrary – IMAP and Exchange sync instantly across smartphones, tablets and laptops, ensuring you always have the latest messages wherever you are.