When I created divivoyager.com, I made sure to claim all the “digivoyager” usernames along with it—  from Facebook to Instagram to X…

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to claim digivoyager@gmail.com—  that already belonged to someone else. So, I went along and claimed digivoyager7@gmail.com instead.

Now, there’s something about that extra “7” that doesn’t sit well with me. I wanted a cleaner looking e-mail.

So that’s when I unequivocally decided that I would need to get a business e-mail for my website. Pretty vain, I know.

Although there’s more to having a business e-mail than mere vanity. Using a business e-mail instead of a personal one can pretty much boost trust, credibility, and brand image.

Let me ask you, which e-mail would you trust more?

digivoyager7@gmail.com or michelle@digivoyager.com

I would also say the latter.

So, if you want to look more professional, it’s best to send from a business e-mail.

Claiming your Free Business Email with Hostinger

Now, if you already have a hosting plan with Hostinger, then it’s all a matter of claiming your free e-mail!

So, follow along in this tutorial and get started:

STEP 1

• Log on to your Hostinger account and go to https://hpanel.hostinger.com/emails and click on Setup

STEP 2

• Choose your domain name and click Confirm

STEP 3

• Select Hostinger Free

STEP 4

• Write your e-mail name and enter a new password, then click Create

STEP 5

• Select Gmail

STEP 6

• Select Desktop

• Then you will be given these set of instructions, which you will follow along to in your Gmail account.

GMAIL STEP 1

• In your Gmail account, click on settings, then See all settings

GMAIL STEP 2

• Under Accounts and Import, Add a mail account.

• A pop up will appear, fill it up with your new e-mail address

• Enter your username and password. Plus copy the other details below. Click Add Account.

• Copy the details below (of course with your own username and password) and click Add Account

• You will receive a confirmation e-mail such as below:

• Then go back to your Settings > Accounts and Import, and click on make default. So your new e-mail will be the default you send to!

…..and that’s a wrap. I hope you enjoy your new business e-mail address!