Changing your email frequently is a lot of work — especially these days. Just about everything you do is tied to the Internet in some way — social media, banking, and even employment. When you sign up for a new free Canadian email account, you’ll want to take the time to choose your email wisely. That way, you don’t find yourself having to change an email you regret down the road.
Your Email is Your Personality
Some professionals even say that the email extension you register could put you into a stereotypical category. So, before you choose what comes after the @ symbol, you might want to consider this:
- @gmail: Means you’ve picked Gmail because they’re simplistic and just make sense. You’re Internet savvy and appreciate good features, which is why you opted for Gmail.
- @hotmail: You’re stuck in the old days of the Internet. You aren’t up-to-date on the latest technologies, probably receive a lot of spam email and might even have spyware attacking your computer. Unless you moved to live.com
- @iCloud: You’re an Apple enthusiast. Some say those with iCloud emails are most likely graphic designers.
- @aol: You’re stuck in the post dial-up modem era and out of touch with today’s technology.
- @yahoo: You’re a little savvier than the AOL user, but you still participate in chain mail and are stuck with any advertisements around your inbox.
- @Nili: You’re a Canadian!
Now that you know which email extension defines you, it’s time to create an email you will love to use today and ten years from now.
Tips for Choosing Your Free Canadian Email
You don’t want to have to change accounts down the road. So, future-proof your email before you sign up to prevent that from happening. These tips will help you select the correct name the first time around so that you don’t have to worry about changing it:
1) Never Use Your School Name or Company Name
You might be attending one school or have a particular employer right now, but using those in your email name limits you for future use of that same free email account. For example, you work for Canadian Bank and Trust as a part-time teller. You were using “CanadianBTTeller” as your username limits you, especially if you quit that job or use the same email address to apply for another.
Stick to something that can stick with you today and into the future.
2) Use Email in Canada You Can Access From Anywhere
Some service providers limit you on when and where you can access your free email. Pick a service provider that offers a web-based service — that way; you can access email on your computer or a mobile device regardless of where you are in the country.
3) Go For Extra Features With Your Free Canadian Email
As a free email provider, Nili offers extra features as part of the free service. Others have an option to upgrade to a paid account. These features allow your email account to grow with you, such as a higher transfer speed, larger storage volume or mobile sync capabilities. It is essential to pick a provider that has scalable options — that way, you don’t have to switch providers down the road.
4) Register an Email That is Easy to Remember and You Won’t Regret
You want an email that is easy to remember and one you’re proud to hand out. “Gr8Grl” might have been a remarkable email address in high school, but it isn’t something you would want to put on a business card or give out to employers when you’re looking for work.
The Internet is a big thing these days, and most people can access everything they need right on the web. Free email is just as reliable as paid email. Let the team at Nili show you how versatile free email in Canada can be with our robust features and unique packaging. Whether you’re looking for personal or business, Nili has your virtual life covered.
I just started a new Nili account and am trying to get it working.
I have had a Gmail account for some time and want to have a newer account (nili.ca) for back up to begin with and then
perhaps full time if it works out.
I drafted and sent a an email from my gmail account to my new Nili.ca email address but it has not come thru for some reason.
Can you point me in the right direction for assistance.
Sincerely,
Sanford Erickson
Hi Sanford,
Your question has been answered through our Support Centre directly.
In general, Gmail send outgoing emails with delay!! Nili emails will be arrived immediately.
I have same problem. I tried with gmail, hotmail and my work email but none received!!
Saeed,
Please read our knowledge base article:
http://www.nili.ca/learn/my-emails-arrived-late/
If you have any issue, please contact support:
http://nili.uservoice.com
I just opened a new Nili account. I was able to access the account once but now when I sign in, the Terms of Service are there and I can’t figure out how to delete them to access my account.
Hi Electra,
Please visit the knowledge base article:
http://www.nili.ca/learn/how-to-close-terms-conditions-after-the-login-page/For all your future support needs, please go to https://nili.ca/contact
When I have tried to sign up to a Social Network service, I give them my nili account and they are supposed to send a confirmation email and they never seem to get through… this has happened quite a few times….
Please create a ticket if you have any difficulty on your account:
http://www.nili.ca/support
Hi,
I jusat signed up for a Nili account but I wanted to know if there was a way to have back-up account,in case of forgotten passwords or email log-in.Like other email accounts have??
Hi Rita,
Please read our knowledge base article:
http://www.nili.ca/learn/how-to-set-up-the-password-reminder/Hi Electra,
Please read our knowledge base article:
http://www.nili.ca/learn/how-to-close-terms-conditions-after-the-login-page/
How does Nili.ca make money if there are no ads?
Very simple! Through selling Premium and Business email.
Hi,
I’m trying to create an account with an Nili email. There is no information as to requirements for the identity/username. Minimum or maximum length, restrictions in character use, requirements for first character, etc.
Please provide this somewhere on your sign up screen it would be helpful.
Thanks
Great idea! Let us write some in a new blog article.
Do you offer free or paid cloud service?
I am trying to have an email address other than gmail (I am looking at not using gmail anymore). But I would love to use the same email user name I have with gmail, but with Nili at the end instead of gmail. Unfortunately for me, when I try my existing user name, I get a message that says the user name I personally have chosen is reserved. I doubt that very much, so why am I getting those messages?