QQ Mail (QQ邮箱) : Free Tencent webmail for QQ accounts, with large attachments and a file-transfer station.

Tencent launched QQ Mail in 2002 as the free email service attached to its QQ messenger, giving each account a default @qq.com address.

From the web or desktop apps and mobile apps, it offers instant new-mail alerts, large attachments and a transfer station that temporarily holds big files.

The interface is in Chinese and centered on QQ messenger accounts, so QQ Mail is geared to users based in China.

Is QQ Mail suitable for professional use?

QQ Mail is widely used in China for personal and business communication. It offers decent spam filtering, calendar integration, and aliases. However, privacy-conscious users should note that data is stored in China. For professional use in China, it is acceptable; internationally, Gmail or Outlook are preferred.

Does QQ Mail require a QQ number or Chinese phone?

QQ Mail requires a QQ account, which in turn needs phone verification. International numbers including US numbers are accepted for QQ registration. Once registered, you can use QQ Mail without additional verification. Email forwarding to other services is supported.

Is QQ Mail accessible from the United States?

QQ Mail is fully accessible from the US through a web browser or email client via IMAP/SMTP. It is Tencent's free email service, comparable to Gmail or Outlook.com. The interface is available in English. It offers 2GB free storage with large attachment support.