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How to get started with the mail.com Mail App for Android

Would you prefer easy access to your mail.com account everywhere you go? It just takes a few steps to get started with our Mail App Read along and follow our instructions to get started with the highly secure mail.com app on all your Android devices.

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68 people found this article helpful.

Email 2FA: How can two-factor authentication keep online accounts safer?

Have you ever wondered if you should enable 2FA for your online accounts? mail.com explains how two-factor authentication works and looks at the hows and whys of authentication apps. Use 2FA with an authentication app for extra online protection Keep reading to learn whether you could benefit from 2FA.

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155 people found this article helpful.

Reduce your email stress in 2022 with these 6 tips

No one can deny that our constant connectedness through email, text messages, and social media can be overwhelming. And for many of us, a full email inbox has come to symbolize the overload we sometimes experience in our work lives. Make less email stress your New Year's resolution! So in 2022, resolve to manage stress with our six email stress reducers!

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42 people found this article helpful.

Ransomware attacks: How you can recognize and prevent ransomware

Do you know how to recognize and protect yourself against ransomware? You may have seen headlines about ransomware attacks on institutions ranging from banks to hospitals to gas-pipelines. But what is ransomware, why is it dangerous, and can such attacks be prevented? Today, we answer your questions about ransomware.

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169 people found this article helpful.

In case you missed it: Our mail.com blog readers' favorites

It was a busy year at the mail.com blog – after a successful launch in April we covered topics from spam-fighting tips and inbox tricks to explainers about the world of email. What posts proved the most popular? Which blog articles were most popular with our readers? In case you missed them, our readers' favorites of 2021!

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836 people found this article helpful.

Phishing emails: How to protect yourself

Be on the alert for phishing scams that aim to hook your personal information You have probably heard about phishing scams – fraudulent emails designed to rob you of sensitive data. Because phishing is one of the most widespread forms of cybercrime, it’s important to learn how to recognize these scams so you don’t get caught in the net.

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446 people found this article helpful.

How to sync your email address book with your iPhone contacts

You’ve already made mail.com your default iPhone email app but are having issues adding contacts to and from your mail.com app and your iPhone? It’s a snap to synchronize contacts between mail.com and your iPhone! We have the answer for you!

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166 people found this article helpful.

Ask the Expert: mail.com customer support

At mail.com, we strive to offer our users the best possible email experience. But if you do have a question or an issue, mail.com Customer Care is standing by to assist you. mail.com experts take you behind the scenes in Customer Care We interviewed two experts from our second-level customer support team to introduce you to the people behind the emails – and offer some insights into the mail.com support process.

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101 people found this article helpful.

Black Friday: mail.com provides more protection against phishing with DMARC security standard

The email provider mail.com is now using the international security standard DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance). This improves the protection of its users against fraud emails with forged sender addresses.

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135 people found this article helpful.

Happy birthday, email!

This year marks the 50th anniversary of email, a technology that has transformed the way the world communicates. From the first-ever message “QWERTYUIOP” to forming the backbone of today’s digital services, email has come a long way.

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40 people found this article helpful.

How to choose an email address

Need a new email address? Once you have decided on a provider, the toughest part is coming up with a unique email address. Maybe you just want to use your name, maybe you are looking to get creative and choose an address that reflects your personality or business. And once you come up with a great idea, you find that your dream name isn’t available!
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Import appointments to update your online schedule in the Organizer

Feel like you’re having déjà vu? You may be slightly right! But for those of you who missed our blog post last week, the mail.com Organizer is a free online calendar accessible to all mail.com users and an extremely effective productivity tool to manage your daily tasks!
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60 people found this article helpful.

All your appointments in one place: Synchronize your digital calendars with the Organizer

If you are not familiar with the mail.com Organizer, let us introduce you to this great productivity tool! The mail.com Organizer is a free online calendar accessible anytime and anywhere for mail.com users. It is simple in design and use, yet packed with features that make managing your time a snap!
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84 people found this article helpful.

Americans see data disclosure by internet companies or authorities as one of biggest threats to data security

Majority of U.S. Americans concerned about hacker attacks A quarter worry about burglary and damage to homes Dangerous lack of awareness: More than one in ten respond to spam emails

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Your Organizer: Set up email reminders, appointments and invites

Your Organizer, the online calendar in your mail.com account, is the perfect tool for scheduling all the events in your life, big or small. Accessible and in sync anywhere you log in to your email – laptop, tablet or smartphone – your online planner not only lets you send invites to appointments, but also add reminders for yourself and other participants. Learn how to set reminders today and never miss out on another event!
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New: mail.com Cloud in the Mail App for Android

Great news for everyone who loves using the mail.com Cloud and Mail App! A new tab in our Android app means you can access your online storage wherever you happen to be. From photo uploads to a secure file-sharing function, it’s packed with useful functions. Use the mail.com Cloud on your computer or smartphone Read more about this great new feature.

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The best of three months – mail.com blog

The mail.com blog is now three months old – that’s almost four years in dog years! And though the time has flown quickly, we feel like we’ve covered a lot of ground together – from discovering mail.com features to ways to save the planet. To celebrate our first three months, today we are crowning the five most-read posts since our blog was launched. Take a look and make sure you haven’t missed out on any of these favorites!
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Ask the Expert: Strong passwords

What password security mistakes can you spot in this picture? Welcome to our first ever “Ask the Expert” post! We’re joined by our email security expert Arne for a deep dive into the topic of passwords and online security. In an interview, he shares some do’s and don’ts about passwords and clears up some common misconceptions.

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360 people found this article helpful.

How to use mail.com Online Office

Looking for a free office suite that lets you access your files without needing to download or store them locally? mail.com has an online document editor that’s perfect for all your needs: Online Office.
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146 people found this article helpful.

What is an OTP authentication app & why do I need it for 2FA?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is about boosting your inbox security by adding a second verification step to your email login process. And this second factor is a six-digit security code that you not only use to activate two-factor authentication, but also to log in once 2FA has been set up. This security code is also called an “OTP,” and it’s generated by an app that you install on your smartphone.
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190 people found this article helpful.

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