MailShrine Free includes 2 mailboxes and 2 aliases (for example you@ + ops@ plus hello@ + info@) on a domain you own. Each mailbox includes 2 GB of storage.
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 a second private inbox for a contractor, and public hello@ and billing@ while she is still validating demand. Free covers that map until a third person needs a private inbox.
Free plan at a glance
| Limit | Free |
|---|---|
| Price | $0 |
| Mailboxes | 2 |
| Aliases | 2 |
| Storage | 2 GB per mailbox |
| Domains | Unlimited (per pricing card) |
| Webmail | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes (on Free) |
| Drive | Yes (same 2 GB pot as mail) |
| IMAP / SMTP Quick setup | Yes |
| Developer IMAP / JMAP | Solo+ |
| Tasks / Meetings | Solo+ |
| Company branding / shared mailbox | Team+ |
Paid packs unlock more mailboxes, more storage, unlimited aliases, Tasks, Meetings, and company branding — see Solo / Team / Business on pricing.
What counts as a mailbox vs an alias
| Type | Uses a Free seat? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mailbox | Yes (2 on Free) | sade@novaprints.co, press@novaprints.co |
| Alias | No seat; uses alias quota | hello@, billing@ |
Aliases deliver into a 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 up to two mailboxes
Choose the founder identity first, then a second private inbox if someone else needs their own login.
Step 4: Assign both aliases
Recommend: one marketing/public (hello@) + one ops (billing@ / orders@).
Step 5: Watch upgrade signals
Upgrade when you need mailbox #3, more than 2GB storage per mailbox, or more than 2 aliases (when Free is enough).
Checklist
- Understood 2 mailboxes + 2 aliases + 2GB limitsCompleted
- Domain verifiedCompleted
- Mailbox(es) + both aliases liveCompleted
- Know Solo is next tierCompleted
Common mistakes
- Creating
info@as a third mailbox on Free — use an alias. - Expecting unlimited aliases like Solo.
- Ignoring storage meters until mail bounces.
Next steps
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.
