Gmail and Outlook are the current gold standards for general and professional use

Best Practices:

• Use your real name
• If your preferred name is taken, try these alternatives:
  • Add a middle initial: john.d.smith@gmail.com
  • Invert the name: smith.john@gmail.com
  • Include your profession or location
• Avoid nicknames
• Keep it simple

Set a strong, unique password: Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols that you don't use elsewhere.