Setting up a free email account has never been easier.

However, there are exceptions to that rule, specifically when it comes to end-to-end encryption.

It’s a tough balance.

Gmail’s settings page.

In general, youll have to pay real money to avoid compromisesservices that focus on privacy might suffer elsewhere.

Its reliable, filters spam well, and gives you 15GB of cloud file storage for free.

Plus, it’s practically unavoidable.

Outlook’s settings page.

If you are privacy conscious, then this isnt the right email service for you.

Just like Gmail, Outlook is backed by a tech giant and will almost certainly be around foryearsto come.

Plus, you get up to 15GB of email storage and 5GB of additional OneDrive storage for free.

Protonmail’s settings page.

You’ll get afree VPNfor one unit and afree password manageras well.

It has a free tier with 1GB storage and no ads, which is also a plus.

While Tuta is end-to-end encrypted, your privacy depends on the encryption status of the people you’re emailing.

Tuta’s features listed on its website.

The only limitation is storage.

You also get apps for mobile use.

The provider lets you use up to 1TB storage (yes, thats 1,000GB) for free.

Screenshot of the Yahoo Mail login screen.

(Certain peoplewilljudge you, if only subconsciously.)

Go to your gear’s configs and tap your name.

Then, click or tap through toiCloud > Mail, and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

iCloud Mail’s features page in a browser.

iCloud Mail’s free tier offers 5GB space and it has no ads.

iCloud Mail can be accessed on Windows, Android, and the web, too.

enter to your Apple Accounthereand selectApp-specific passwords.

Screenshot of the AOL Mail login screen.

Create a new password and save it for later.

This will add the email ID to your Android phone.

But while this service is great for many people, it is slightly wonky at times.

A webpage that displays Zoho mail’s features

Youll be stuck with email addresses that end in @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, @outlook.com, etc.

If you want to use your own domain name with your free email, check outZoho Mail.

The service will still work pretty well on your desktop net web surfer.

Screenshot of Neo Mail’s login screen

Pros:See CTR and Open ratesCons:The support isn’t very responsive