For example, something that is too complex for your comfort level, a security concern, or maybe your hardware can’t keep up with the service’s needs?

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    Mail. It’s almost impossible to find a server hoster that hasn’t yet been ip-range-banned from most mail gates, and I cannot host from my own house due to ISP terms and conditions.

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      I’ve managed to do it for my personal email and find it very rewarding. Sadly, I could never use it for my business. It’s just too risky and there may always be a few delivery problems here and there.

      VPS hosting, BTW, not home.

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        I have setup a mail server for my employer, and doing it manually yourself is difficult. I didn’t want to do it for myself as well.

        However I looked into mailcow, and tried that privately and it works great so far! However, i would dedicate a separate VPS for just that.

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      That, and the fact that Spam abatement is a terrible chore. Whackamole at its worst.