Business email & security

An address like you@yourbusiness.com looks more trustworthy than a free webmail account, and it stays with the business when people come and go. Getting it working properly takes a few DNS records: MX to receive mail, and SPF, DKIM and DMARC to prove your messages really come from you. Gmail now requires every sender to pass SPF or DKIM, so these records matter even for a small team.

This topic is for owners setting up email for the first time, moving from host-provided email to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 or Zoho Mail, or tidying up after a security scare. It also covers SSL certificates, the padlock that keeps visitors’ data private, and simple steps to protect your website and accounts.

Where to start

1. Begin with business email on your own domain for providers, costs and the setup steps.
2. Make sure your site uses HTTPS with SSL certificates: what they do.
3. Then work through 5 security tips for your website and how to protect your email and personal info.