What is Certified Email (PEC)
Certified Email (PEC) is a legally recognized electronic communication system, equivalent to a registered letter with return receipt. Every message sent through PEC is tracked and certified, ensuring:
- Content integrity
- Timestamped proof of sending
- Confirmation of delivery to the recipient
PEC is ideal for businesses, professionals, and individuals who need to send official communications in a secure, traceable, and legally compliant manner.
Why using PEC is important
For many professions and all companies in Italy, PEC is legally required. Even when not mandatory, it remains a highly recommended tool to manage secure and certified digital communication.
Key benefits of PEC
- Secure and certified communications through delivery and receipt confirmations
- Full legal value under Italian law
- Simplified interactions with clients, suppliers, and public institutions
In short, PEC ensures professionalism, transparency, and legal protection for digital communications.
Standard PEC vs. Certified Domain PEC
There are two main PEC types, designed to meet different needs in terms of branding, management, and customization.
Standard PEC
Uses a generic domain provided by the service provider (e.g. name@pec.provider.it). It's a simple solution suitable for individuals and small businesses. However, it offers less customization and limited brand visibility.
PEC with a certified custom domain
Allows the use of a custom domain for PEC addresses (e.g. name@pec.yourdomain.it). It’s ideal for structured businesses that want to:
- Strengthen their corporate identity
- Be immediately recognizable in communications
- Organize multiple PEC accounts by department or office
- Manage everything from one centralized dashboard
Note
To activate PEC on a custom domain, you must own a registered domain (e.g. yourdomain.it). If you don’t have one, it will need to be purchased first.
Activate your PEC with Utixo
Utixo provides full support for activating and managing your PEC account, whether you need a standard version or one based on a certified personal domain.
📩 Contact us to set up your professional PEC and secure your digital communications with legal validity.
