I've switched between several email providers, and each one seems to have a spam filter that causes important emails to just vanish into thin air. My goal is to have a single email account that gathers all messages forwarded from my branded address, like [email protected]. I've considered various workarounds, such as accessing my custom domain email via IMAP, but that doesn't sound great. Another option is using the forwarding provider's API to check for 'recently blocked' messages, though that would cost an extra $3 a month for advanced logging and API access. While I've rarely missed crucial emails in the three years of forwarding, it seems most users assume that forwarding also includes a unified spam inbox. In reality, that isn't usually the case. Lower-end providers can be slow too, with transit times that make receiving verification codes frustrating. So, I'm curious: What have your experiences been with email forwarding? Can most providers let you disable the spam filter? Is this something that's more about user convenience, or are there underlying issues that prevent it from being a standard offering?
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Yeah, it's tricky with forwarding. You're effectively having one provider accept mail on another’s behalf, which can lead to some emails being filtered out without you even seeing them. In my experience, I've had to ditch forwarding entirely to avoid missing important messages. Instead, I pulled my emails using IMAP from my domain host directly. That way, I at least got access to the junk folder instead of emails disappearing completely.
I totally get your pain! Some bigger providers have surprisingly aggressive spam filters that can block legitimate emails. I had a similar experience with one that wouldn't forward anything flagged as spam. Adjusting the spam filter usually requires contacting support, which can be a hassle if you're not constantly checking. Make sure to research your options: some providers let you adjust those settings to avoid missing important messages.
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