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FairEmail offers a straightforward setup process and compatibility with a wide range of email providers, including Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.

This application may be well-suited for users who prioritize privacy in their email communications.

While FairEmail is user-friendly, individuals seeking an exceptionally simple email application might find it less ideal.

Note that FairEmail functions solely as an email client; users are required to provide their own email address. It does not include features for calendar, contacts, tasks, or note management.

The app does not support non-standard protocols, such as Microsoft Exchange Web Services and Microsoft ActiveSync.

Most features are available for free; however, to ensure long-term maintenance and support of the application, certain premium features may require payment. A detailed list of pro features can be found below.

Significant effort has been dedicated to the development of this app to enhance user privacy. For assistance or inquiries, support can be reached at [email protected].

Main features

• Fully featured
• 100% open source
• Privacy-oriented
• Unlimited accounts
• Unlimited email addresses
• Unified inbox (optional accounts or folders)
• Conversation threading
• Two-way synchronization
• Push notifications
• Offline storage and operations
• Common text style options (size, color, lists, etc.)
• Battery efficient
• Low data consumption
• Compact size (<30 MB)
• Material design (including dark/black theme)
• Regularly maintained and supported

This application is intentionally minimalistic in design to facilitate a focus on the essentials of reading and composing messages.

A low-priority foreground service ensures that users will not miss new emails through a continuous notification in the status bar.

Privacy features

• Encryption/decryption supported (OpenPGP, S/MIME)
• Message reformatting to mitigate phishing risks
• User confirmation for image display to prevent tracking
• User confirmation for opening links to avoid tracking and phishing threats
• An attempt to identify and disable tracking images
• Notifications for messages that cannot be authenticated

Simplicity

• Quick setup process
• User-friendly navigation
• No excessive features or embellishments
• No distracting visual elements

Security features

• No data storage on third-party servers
• Utilizes open standards (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, OpenPGP, S/MIME, etc.)
• Safe message viewing (removal of unsafe styling, scripting, and HTML)
• User confirmation required for opening links, images, and attachments
• No special permissions necessary
• No advertisements or analytics tracking; error reporting via Bugsnag is optional
• Optional Android backup available
• No Firebase Cloud Messaging utilized
• An original application – not a fork or clone of any existing software

Efficiency features

• Fast and lightweight performance
• Supports IMAP IDLE (push notifications)
• Developed using modern tools and libraries

Pro features

• Account/identity/folder color customization and avatars
• Colored stars for organization
• Notification settings configurable by account/folder/sender (requires Android 8 Oreo)
• Customizable notification actions
• Snooze option for messages
• Scheduling for message sending at selected times
• Synchronization scheduling available
• Email reply templates feature
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  If you have inquiries or encounter issues with the app, it is recommended to check the FAQ section here: https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/FAQ.md.

  If additional assistance is needed after reviewing the FAQ, please reach out at [email protected] for further support.