web hosting with free email for growing teams and side projects

What it includes

For many small sites, a hosting plan that bundles mailboxes is enough to launch quickly. You get branded addresses like hello@yourdomain, basic IMAP/POP access, webmail, and simple aliasing. Some plans add catch-all routing, limited forwarding, and filters, so you can separate enquiries from orders without extra tools.

How it helps day to day

A freelance designer can spin up a portfolio and route quotes@ to a separate inbox; a neighborhood bakery can answer orders@ from mobile webmail during rush hours; a community group can share one mailbox with folders for volunteers, press, and events.

What to check before you rely on it

• Storage caps per mailbox and total account limits
• Authentication: SPF, DKIM, and optional DMARC support
• Migration tools from Gmail/Outlook and alias mapping
• Webmail usability and mobile sync reliability
• Uptime SLA, backup retention, and support response times

Free email is convenient, but know the trade-offs: sending limits, fewer admin controls, and shared IP deliverability. If sales depend on email, ensure upgrade paths to dedicated or hosted email, and test sending to multiple providers before launch.