What’s the difference between an Email Account and an Email Forwarder?

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Email Account	Email Forwarder
Your Own Mailbox: A regular email address has its own unique inbox where you can send, receive, and organize messages. You get full functionality — sending emails, storing messages, using folders, and accessing through email clients like Outlook.	Mail Delivery Service: A forwarding email address automatically directs incoming messages to another account. It has no inbox of its own — emails are redirected to services like Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo.
Can receive AND send emails Has storage space and inbox Requires username/password Works with any email client	Only redirects incoming emails No storage or inbox of its own Cannot normally send emails
Best Use Cases
Primary business communication, personal use, two-way correspondence	Professional appearance (info@yourbusiness.com), consolidating multiple addresses, cost-effective business contacts

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