There are a few reasons why someone might want an email address with their own domain name rather than using a Gmail account with their name:

  1. Professionalism: Having an email address with your own domain name can make you look more professional and credible to potential clients, customers, or business partners.
  2. Branding: An email address with your own domain name can help to reinforce your personal or business brand.
  3. Customization: With an email address with your own domain name, you have more control over the email address itself. You can choose a custom address that is easy to remember and easy to share.
  4. Privacy: With a custom email address, you have more control over your data and privacy.
  5. Flexibility: With an email address with your own domain name, you can set up custom email filters and forwarding rules to manage your incoming mail more efficiently.
  6. Access: Using an email address with your own domain name, you have better access to your email even if you change your ISP or internet service provider

Keep in mind, however, that setting up and maintaining an email server can require a certain level of technical expertise and can be time-consuming. Microsoft 365 provides email services that be setup to