MailShrine Free Plan Explained: 1 Mailbox + 2 Aliases

MailShrine Free includes 1 mailbox and 2 aliases (for example you@ + hello@ + info@) on a domain you own.

This page is the product-facing explanation — use it when comparing cards on Business Email pricing.

Real-life example: Nova Prints

Sade needs sade@novaprints.co plus public hello@ and billing@ while she is still validating demand. Free is enough until a second teammate needs a private inbox.

Free plan at a glance

Paid packs unlock more mailboxes and unlimited aliases — see Solo / Team / Business on pricing.

What counts as a mailbox vs an alias

Aliases deliver into the mailbox. Details: Create free hello@ / info@.

Step 1: Start Free

Sign in → Business Email → confirm Free meters on Overview.

Step 2: Verify one domain

Publish MX + auth records (setup).

Step 3: Create the single mailbox

Choose the founder identity first — you only get one seat.

Step 4: Assign both aliases

Recommend: one marketing/public (hello@) + one ops (billing@ / orders@).

Step 5: Watch upgrade signals

Upgrade when you need mailbox #2, >1GB storage, or more than 2 aliases (when Free is enough).

Checklist

• Understood 1 + 2 limitsCompleted
• Domain verifiedCompleted
• Mailbox + both aliases liveCompleted
• Know Solo is next tierCompleted

Common mistakes

1. Creating info@ as a second mailbox on Free — use an alias.
2. Expecting unlimited aliases like Solo.
3. Ignoring storage meters until mail bounces.

Next steps

• Get free business email · Startups · Pricing

Citations & References

• Reference: Google: Email sender guidelines
• Reference: ICANN: What is DNS?

Written by Samira O., Business Email Specialist. Samira documents MailShrine plan limits in plain language for buyers.