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The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of notable webmail providers who offer a web interface in English.
The list does not include web hosting providers who may offer email server and/or client software as a part of hosting package, or telecommunication providers (mobile network operators, internet service providers) who may offer mailboxes exclusively to their customers.
General information on webmail providers and products
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How much information users must provide to verify and complete the registration when opening an account (green means less personal information requested):
| Product | SMS verification | Secondary email verification |
|---|---|---|
| AOL Mail | Yes | Unknown |
| FastMail | Yes | No |
| Gmail | Optional [a] | Optional |
| GMX Mail (gmx.com) |
Yes[97] | Yes[97] |
| Hushmail | Yes[98] | Yes[98] |
| iCloud | Unknown | Unknown |
| Laposte.net | Optional | Optional |
| Lycos | Yes | No |
| Mail.com | Yes | No |
| Mailbox.org | No | No |
| Mail.ru | Yes | Unknown |
| Mailfence | No | Yes |
| Outlook.com | Not sure [b] | Not sure [b] |
| Proton Mail | Optional [c] | Optional [c] |
| Rediffmail | Yes | Yes |
| Seznam.cz | Yes | Unknown |
| Tuta | No | No |
| Yahoo! Mail | Yes | No |
| Yandex Mail | Yes[d] | Unknown |
| Zoho Mail | Yes | Yes |
Features to reduce the risk of third-party tracking and interception of the email content; measures to increase the deliverability of correct outbound messages.
| Name | Features |
|---|---|
| FastMail | Spam filter; backscatter detection;[153] deletion of selected attachments. Android and iPhone apps. |
| Gmail | Account verification via SMS or voice call in some countries;[154] "Normal" view via Settings; Labels instead of folders; Undo send (implemented as a delayed send) |
| Laposte.net | spam filter, deletion of selected attachments, address book and calendar/agenda, import/export features for mails, contacts and calendar events, custom signatures for each alias, filters (custom rules) for organizing your emails, holiday mode (auto-response), mobile app for smartphones, integration with Digiposte (a virtual safe-deposit box that allows you to safely archive all your documents in a secured place, including legal documents). |
| Mailfence | Client-side encryption with email expiration, Digital signatures, Full OpenPGP inter-operability and support, Integrated account keystore, Multiple PGP keypair support, Public keyserver connection, Full reversibility and key revocation,[155] Full email-suite, Shared mailbox and collaboration with group members |
| Outlook.com | One-time password, Mobile alerts, Account verification via SMS or voice call in some countries, Rules,[156] Scheduled Cleanup,[156] Filter to e.g. only see newsletters or Emails from contacts,[156] Recover deleted emails;[157] Key encryption for paid accounts[158] |
| Proton Mail | Client-side encryption, email expiration, automatic encryption for Proton Mail-Proton Mail emails, optional email encryption for messages from Proton Mail to other providers |
| Rediffmail | sign-in via Google, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, Mobile Sync; Indrive. |
| Tuta | Client-side encryption, automatic encryption of mailbox, automatic encryption of emails between Tuta users, optional email encryption for messages from Tuta to other providers |
| Yandex Mail | Email for own domains (Yandex PDD), scheduled email delivery, SMS verification, sign-in via Twitter, VK, Facebook, Google Profile |
| Zoho Mail | Email Sharing, Folder Sharing, Collaborating with other users by Chat/ Social media for organization, Filters, Schedule and send emails, reminders, Notes, Tasks, Bookmarks and so on. |
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