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:

  1. You have a domain registered with a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
  2. You have a Zoho Mail account.
  3. You have access to your domain's DNS settings.

Step 1: Update your DNS settings

  1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
  2. Go to the DNS management section (usually found under "Domain Manager" or "DNS Settings").
  3. 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).
  4. Save the changes.

Step 2: Update your Zoho Mail settings

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
  2. Go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) and click on "Domain Settings".
  3. Click on "Update Domain" and enter your domain name.
  4. Select the "Use custom DNS" option.
  5. 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
  6. Click "Update" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify your domain

  1. Go to the Zoho Mail "Settings" icon and click on "Domain Settings".
  2. Click on "Verify Domain" and follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership.

Step 4: Update your email client settings

  1. Update your email client settings (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.) to use your new Zoho Mail account.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully change your domain in Zoho Mail.