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    WEB.DE

    Email provider (operated in Germany).

    DEGermany·Founded 1995
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    Germany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    WEB.DE key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    1&1 Mail & Media GmbH
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Part of United Internet AG
    Founded
    1995
    Data hosting
    Germany
    Infrastructure
    1&1 IONOS (United Internet)
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001, PCI DSS
    Replaces
    Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, Zoho Mail

    About WEB.DE

    web.de is one of Germany's most established internet portals and email service providers, operated by 1&1 Mail & Media GmbH under the United Internet AG group. Primarily serving the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), it provides a comprehensive suite of personal productivity tools including email, secure cloud storage, and organized news content. The service is a cornerstone of the 'E-Mail made in Germany' initiative, which emphasizes high security standards and data processing exclusively within German borders. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering a robust free ad-supported service alongside 'web.de plus' premium subscriptions that provide ad-free experiences, larger storage capacities, and professional features like custom domains. By leveraging the independent infrastructure of its parent company, United Internet, web.de maintains high levels of digital sovereignty, avoiding reliance on US-based hyperscalers for its core mail and storage operations. Its security posture is reinforced by ISO 27001 certification and strict adherence to German data protection authorities.

    Alternative to

    GmailOutlook.comYahoo MailZoho Mail

    Target Segments

    OtherSMB

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    1&1 IONOS (United Internet)

    Certifications
    ISO 27001
    PCI DSS

    Key Features

    Free email accounts with expandable storage
    Integrated AI-driven spam filter with 99.9% accuracy
    Webmail access with Calendar and Address Book integration
    Mobile apps for iOS and Android with ActiveSync support消
    Two-factor authentication (2FA) via app or SMS
    Cloud storage (Online-Speicher) integration
    Unlimited email aliases (available via catch-all in specific tiers)
    End-to-end encryption options via PGP (Mail-Check)

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