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Runbox

Norwegian subscription email hosting from Runbox Solutions AS: Oslo-hosted IMAP mailboxes, custom domains, CalDAV/CardDAV, and optional PGP. Ad-free; not default zero-access.

Open Source

Runbox startete 2000 mit 100 MB E-Mail-Speicher, als Hotmail nur 2 MB bot. Dieser norwegische Dienst wuchs zu einem Anbieter für über eine Million Konten weltweit. Mit Sitz in Oslo betont Runbox Datenschutz unter norwegischem Recht – Gerichtsbeschlüsse für Datenzugriff nötig. Server in hochsicherer DigiPlex-Anlage mit 100 % Wasserkraft, Unternehmen doppelt kohlenstoffnegativ durch Offsets wie World Land Trust.

Keine Werbung, kein Nutzer-Tracking. PGP-Verschlüsselung, Perfect Forward Secrecy via SSL, Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung. Runbox 7 Webmail mit Drag-and-Drop, erweiterter Suche, responsivem Design. IMAP, POP, SMTP in Outlook oder Thunderbird. Niedrige Preise, 30-Tage-Gratis-Test. Ethical Consumer „Ethical Best Buy“, 90 % Verlängerungsrate nach 25 Jahren. The New York Times und Forbes – für Nutzer, die Big-Tech-Datenpraktiken meiden.

Key capabilities

Runbox enforces Norwegian privacy standards, disclosing data only on court order. Encryption includes PGP support, Perfect Forward Secrecy SSL, and two-factor authentication. Spam and virus filters adapt to user behavior. No logs of content or metadata sales. Servers in secure Oslo facilities protect against unauthorized access. This setup suits users needing compliance without surveillance risks.

All operations run on 100% certified hydroelectric power. Runbox offsets double its emissions via World Land Trust projects. Employee-owned structure avoids profit-driven data grabs. Rated 'Ethical Best Buy' by Ethical Consumer for these practices. Servers use energy-efficient designs, reducing footprint for long-term users.

Runbox 7 webmail features responsive design, drag-and-drop, and tools like unlimited aliases, custom domains, calendars, and 100 aliases per account. Supports IMAP/POP/SMTP for Outlook, Thunderbird, or mobile apps. Storage up to 50GB, with easy import from rivals. Admin tools handle domains and multiple accounts from one interface.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

No permanent free tier exists. Plans start at $1.66 per month (annual billing for Micro, 2GB). A 30-day trial lets users test full features without commitment or credit card.

Yes. As a Norwegian provider in the EEA, it adheres to GDPR. Privacy policy details data handling, with transparency reports on requests. No scanning or selling of content.

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