Fastmail blog domain
FastMail is a popular email service provider known for its fast and reliable email hosting. If you're looking to create a blog on a FastMail domain, here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Prerequisites:
- You have a FastMail account with a domain registered.
- You have a basic understanding of DNS settings and domain configuration.
Step 1: Create a subdomain for your blog
- Log in to your FastMail account and go to the "Domains" section.
- Click on the "Add a subdomain" button.
- Enter the subdomain name you want to use for your blog (e.g., "blog.yourdomain.com").
- Click "Add" to create the subdomain.
Step 2: Configure DNS settings for your subdomain
- Go to your FastMail account's "DNS" section.
- Click on the "Add a DNS record" button.
- Select "A record" and enter the following settings:
- Hostname: your subdomain name (e.g., "blog.yourdomain.com").
- IP address: the IP address of your FastMail server (you can find this in your FastMail account settings).
- TTL: 3600 (or any other value you prefer).
- Click "Add" to create the DNS record.
Step 3: Set up your blog platform
- Choose a blogging platform (e.g., WordPress, Ghost, etc.) and install it on your subdomain.
- Configure your blog platform to use the subdomain you created in Step 1.
Step 4: Configure your FastMail account for your blog
- Go to your FastMail account's "Email" section.
- Click on the "Add a new email address" button.
- Enter the email address you want to use for your blog (e.g., "[email protected]").
- Select the subdomain you created in Step 1 as the "Domain" for your email address.
- Click "Add" to create the email address.
Step 5: Verify your email address
- Go to your blog platform's settings and verify your email address.
- You may need to add a TXT record to your DNS settings to verify your email address.
That's it! You should now have a blog set up on your FastMail domain. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask.