Articles tagged: email account

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What’s the Difference Between an Email Domain, Account, Address, and Alias?

Email comes with its own set of terminology. I'll review how email addresses, accounts, domains, and aliases relate.

Frustrated computer users. Perhaps he just lost his email account.

How Can I Avoid Losing My Business Email Account?

Losing your business email account can have dire repercussions. I'll show you how to protect yourself.

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How Do I Reactivate an Old Email Account?

A closed email account is either waiting for you to reactivate it or is closed for good. The only way to tell is to try.

Who Is That Email From?

How Do I Find Out Who Owns an Email Address?

Finding out who owns an email address is difficult at best. There's little you can do on your own, but if you're being harassed, law enforcement may help.

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How Do I Change My Email Address?

Changing an email address involves changing more than just the address. I'll look at common scenarios and a few additional approaches.

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How to Move Email Messages to Another Account

When changing email providers, old email can be difficult to move. I'll look at some of the options.

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What’s the Difference Between an Email Account, an Email Address, an Email Program, and an Email Service?

Terminology around email can be confusing. I'll review some common and important terms.

Worry. It rarely helps.

Should I Worry About Old Lost Email Accounts?

That old account you lost probably won't come back to haunt you, but it's wise to take some action and keep your guard up.

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Could Someone Reopen My Closed Email Account?

After an online account is deleted, the ID or email address is eventually made available for re-use. It's the same name but a different owner, and that can confuse people.

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“From” Spoofing: How Spammers Send Email that Looks Like It Came from You

"From" spoofing is how spammers send email that looks like it comes from you that you had nothing at all to do with. I'll look at how it's done.

Route Your Email Through Gmail

How Do I Route My Email through Gmail?

Gmail can be used to handle email for almost any email address. I'll show you how to route your email through Gmail, and why it's worth considering.