Tagged: mail server
SMTP & InfrastructureOpening a new SMTP connection for every message wastes TLS handshake time and strains both ends of the conversation. Connection pooling reuses active sessions to send multiple messages without reconnecting — here's how it works and how to configure it.
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SMTP & InfrastructureSelf-hosting email gives you control, but in 2026 it comes with real deliverability barriers, security maintenance overhead, and hidden costs that many teams underestimate. This honest assessment covers where it still makes sense — and where a managed provider is clearly the better call.
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DNS & DomainsBackup MX records promise email continuity when your primary server goes down — but they also introduce the spam magnet problem and double delivery risk. Here's when a secondary MX actually makes sense, and how to set one up safely.
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Email OperationsSelf-hosting email sounds like total control. The reality involves deliverability battles, constant maintenance, and security surface you're responsible for around the clock. Here's an honest breakdown of what it actually costs in 2026.
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