An email account associated with your domain (like you@yourdomain.com) is a professional communication tool included with most web hosting plans. Unlike free email services (Gmail, Outlook), it uses your own domain name, building trust and brand consistency.

Key features typically include:

• Webmail Access: Check email via a browser-based interface (like Roundcube or Horde).
• POP3/IMAP: Set up your account on devices (phones, Outlook) – IMAP syncs across devices, while POP3 downloads to one.
• Forwarding & Autoresponders: Redirect emails or send automatic replies.
• Spam Filtering: Built-in protection against junk mail.

To create one, access your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk), find the "Email Accounts" section, and follow the setup. You'll set a username (the part before @), a strong password, and a storage quota.

For optimal use, regularly change your password, monitor your storage, and use your hosting provider's SMTP settings (not your ISP's) to send emails reliably from contact forms. Professional email accounts are essential for establishing a credible online presence.