Google mail domain
You're looking to set up a custom domain with Google Mail (Gmail)!
To set up a custom domain with Gmail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Verify your domain
- Go to the Google Admin Console (admin.google.com) and sign in with your administrator account.
- Click on "Domains" and then "Add a domain".
- Enter your custom domain name (e.g., example.com) and click "Add".
- Follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership. You can do this by creating a TXT record in your domain's DNS settings or by uploading an HTML file to your website.
Step 2: Set up Gmail for your domain
- Go back to the Google Admin Console and click on "Apps" > "G Suite" > "Gmail".
- Click on "Get started" and follow the prompts to set up Gmail for your domain.
- Choose the plan that suits your needs (Basic, Business, or Enterprise).
- Set up your domain's email settings, including the MX records, SPF, and DKIM.
Step 3: Configure your domain's DNS settings
- Log in to your domain registrar's control panel (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
- Update your domain's DNS settings by adding the following records:
- MX records: These direct email traffic to Google's mail servers. You'll need to add multiple MX records with different priorities.
- SPF record: This helps prevent spam by specifying which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain.
- DKIM record: This helps verify the authenticity of emails sent from your domain.
Step 4: Set up email addresses and users
- Go back to the Google Admin Console and click on "Users" > "Add user".
- Create new email addresses for your users by entering their names and email addresses.
- Set up user permissions and settings as needed.
Step 5: Test your setup
- Send an email from your custom domain email address to a test email address (e.g., Gmail).
- Verify that the email is delivered successfully and that the sender's email address is displayed correctly.
That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up a custom domain with Gmail. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!