An email address is a unique identifier used to send and receive electronic messages over the internet. It functions like a digital mailing address for email communication.
Structure of an Email Address
An email address typically has two main parts separated by the "@" symbol:
[email protected]
- Username : The name or identifier chosen by the user or assigned by the email provider.
- @ symbol : Separates the username from the domain.
- Domain : The mail server's address, usually indicating the email service provider or organization (e.g., gmail.com, yahoo.com, company.org).
Example
- john.doe is the username.
- example.com is the domain.
Purpose
Email addresses allow people and organizations to send messages, files, and other information electronically, making communication fast and efficient worldwide. If you'd like, I can also explain how to create an email address or how email works!
