How to change domain in zoho mail
Changing the domain in Zoho Mail involves updating the DNS settings of your domain to point to Zoho's mail servers. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Prerequisites:
- You have a domain registered with a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
- You have a Zoho Mail account.
- You have access to your domain's DNS settings.
Step 1: Update your DNS settings
- Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
- Go to the DNS management section (usually found under "Domain Manager" or "DNS Settings").
- Create the following records:
- MX Record: Set the priority to 10 and the value to
mx.zoho.com
. - SPF Record: Set the value to
v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
. - TXT Record: Set the value to
v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
. - CNAME Record: Set the value to
mail.zoho.com
and the TTL to 3600 (1 hour).
- MX Record: Set the priority to 10 and the value to
- Save the changes.
Step 2: Update your Zoho Mail settings
- Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
- Go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) and click on "Domain Settings".
- Click on "Update Domain" and enter your domain name.
- Select the "Use custom DNS" option.
- Enter the following values:
- MX Record:
mx.zoho.com
- SPF Record:
v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
- TXT Record:
v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
- MX Record:
- Click "Update" to save the changes.
Step 3: Verify your domain
- Go to the Zoho Mail "Settings" icon and click on "Domain Settings".
- Click on "Verify Domain" and follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership.
Step 4: Update your email client settings
- Update your email client settings (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.) to use your new Zoho Mail account.
Tips and Troubleshooting:
- Make sure to update your DNS settings correctly, as incorrect settings may cause email delivery issues.
- If you're using a third-party DNS service, you may need to update their settings as well.
- If you encounter issues during the process, you can contact Zoho Mail support for assistance.
- It may take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate globally.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully change your domain in Zoho Mail.