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    No ads, no tracking
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    Unlimited aliases
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    Send encrypted emails to anyone
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    20GB of storage

Personal

Private and encrypted email account with a StartMail domain (name@startmail.com)

$5
per month, billed annually
Save $12 → 12 months for $59.95

Unique features

  • Email address with StartMail domain
  • Free 7-day trial
  • Pay by Bitcoin (annual subscriptions only)

Custom Domain

Private and encrypted email account with your custom domain (name@customdomain.com)

$5.85
per month, billed annually
Save $13.80 → 12 months for $69.95

Unique features

  • Email address with your custom domain
  • Unlimited aliases with your custom domain
  • Multiple email accounts with your custom domain in a group subscription
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Add-on purchase

Group subscriptions

Looking for a secure and reliable email service for your family or team? Our group subscriptions offer discounted rates for additional email accounts, making it easy and affordable to invite your loved ones or colleagues to join StartMail.

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What's included

+ − Top features
Free 7-day trial
World-class encryption
Protect your confidential messages from interception – send encrypted emails to anyone, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption.
Use your own domain
Send and receive secure email from your own email domain. For example, yourname@example.com.
20GB of storage
Keep all your important messages safely stored in one place. With StartMail, you'll never have to worry about running out of space.
Manage multiple users with group subscriptions
Add your family or team members to StartMail and enjoy discounted rates for additional email inboxes.
Unlimited email aliases
Keep your real address safe from spam and phishing by generating unlimited disposable email addresses on the fly.
24/7 customer support
If you need help, our friendly support team is available 24/7 to answer your questions. In addition, you will find further helpful tips and information in our support center.
Accessible on any device via IMAP or webmail
Use StartMail with your favorite email client like AppleMail, Outlook or Thunderbird on desktop and mobile, or try our fast and intuitive webmail.
+ − Privacy
No ads, no tracking
We don't track your email activity, serve ads, or sell your data. You're in control of your data at all times.
Unlimited custom email aliases
Unique extra email addresses you can create and delete at any time. Help to keep your main address exclusive, and prevent spam and phishing.
Unlimited custom aliases with your custom domain address
One-click burner aliases
Ideal for when you need an email to download a white paper or sign up for a service but don't want to share your personal email. Generated with a simple click and automatically disappears after one hour.
European data protection according to GDPR
Our headquarters and servers are located in the Netherlands, ensuring that your emails and data are protected by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the world's highest privacy standard.
Pay by Bitcoin (annual subscriptions only)
If you choose to pay annually, you can do so anonymously with Bitcoin. Contact us to receive the Bitcoin price and the address to which you can transfer the payment.
Instant email deletion
When you delete an email from your trash folder, it's gone instantly.
+ − Encryption
PGP encrypted emails
With just one click, you can encrypt your email with PGP and ensure that only the intended recipients can read your message.
Password protected email
Send encrypted emails securely to anyone, anywhere. Even if the recipient does not use encryption, we allow you to set a password for them to receive and reply to your encrypted emails.
Verify sent email with a PGP signature
Sign your email with a PGP signature and provide your recipients with the assurance that your message is genuine.
End-to-end-encryption via IMAP
With OpenPGP, you can configure your IMAP mail client to use end-to-end encryption.
+ − Block tracking, spam and ads
No ads, no tracking
We don't track your email activity, serve ads, or sell your data. You're in control of your data at all times.
Block tracking pixels
We block tracking pixels, which are often used to monitor your email activity. By default we hide senders’ external images. You have the option to display images from trusted senders.
Malicious link protection
Our built-in malicious link protection will warn you if you click on an external link and show you the full web address, so you can decide whether to proceed or not.
Personal spam filter
Our personal and private spam filter allows you to train it to recognize and redirect new spam emails out of your inbox.
Hidden IP addresses
Emails you send contain headers that include your IP address. We hide the IP address to prevent you from being tracked.
+ − Security
Self-hosted servers in The Netherlands
Your data is securely stored on our self-hosted servers located in the Netherlands. Our data center is ISO 27001 certified and complies with the EU’s GDPR, which are the world’s strictest privacy regulations.
Encrypted data inside a personal vault
Your data is encrypted within a personal vault, ensuring that your sensitive information remains safe from prying eyes.
Encrypted data in transit with TLS connections
We use secure TLS connections wherever possible to guarantee your messages are encrypted during transit.
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
We offer two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account from unauthorized access. This means that even if someone gains knowledge of your password, they won't be able to access your account without your verification device.
Strong password policy
We are dedicated to keeping your account secure. That's why we enforce strong password policies, requiring you to create a unique and robust password to prevent unauthorized access.
Account recovery options
Forgetting your password can be frustrating. That's why we make account recovery easy. Set up your preferred recovery method (a one-time use code, alternative email address, or both) to quickly and easily recover your account.
+ − Simplified email management
Inbox customization
Read your emails with the classic layout or decrease the spacing to quickly scan through your messages. Protect your eyes with our built-in dark mode.
Email on your mobile device
A smooth, responsive interface that works on every modern mobile device and smartphone. Easy access to your mailbox whether you are at home or on the go.
Effortlessly find any email
Our advanced search tool helps you find any email you are looking for.
Organize your inbox with filters
Create filters to automatically sort your emails into specific folders and keep your inbox neat and tidy.
Seamlessly migrate emails and contacts
Easily transfer your contacts and emails from other providers with just a few clicks.
Works with any email app
StartMail works with your favorite email app, such as Thunderbird, Outlook, or Apple Mail. Full IMAP/SMTP access for your ultimate freedom.
Email a group of contacts
Create contact groups for your family, clients, or friends. When you want to email the group, simply type the group name as the recipient and send the message.
Block list
If you receive a message from an unwanted address, you have the ability to discard it. Our improved spam filtering will automatically block future messages from the same unwanted sender.
Auto-responder
Whether you're off on vacation or simply need some uninterrupted downtime, Auto-Reply notifies your friends, family, colleagues, or clients that you're temporarily unavailable.

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