How to configure google mail in godaddy hosting

To configure Google Mail (Gmail) with GoDaddy hosting, you'll need to set up a few things on both the Google and GoDaddy sides. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Create a Google Workspace account (formerly G Suite)

  1. Go to the Google Workspace website (https://workspace.google.com) and sign up for a new account.
  2. Choose the "Basic" plan, which is free.
  3. Fill out the registration form with your domain name (e.g., yourdomain.com) and other required information.
  4. Verify your domain ownership by following the instructions provided by Google.

Step 2: Set up MX records on GoDaddy

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the "Domains" tab.
  2. Click on the domain name you want to configure with Google Mail.
  3. Click on the "DNS" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "MX Records" section.
  5. Click on the "Add" button to create a new MX record.
  6. Enter the following values:
    • Name: @ (leave blank)
    • Priority: 1
    • Value: aspmx.l.google.com
    • TTL: 3600 (or your preferred value)
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Repeat steps 5-7 for the following MX records:

Priority Value
5 alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
5 alt2.aspmx.l.google.com

Step 3: Set up SPF record on GoDaddy

  1. In the "DNS" tab, scroll down to the "TXT Records" section.
  2. Click on the "Add" button to create a new TXT record.
  3. Enter the following values:
    • Name: @ (leave blank)
    • Value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
    • TTL: 3600 (or your preferred value)
  4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 4: Set up DKIM record on GoDaddy

  1. In the "DNS" tab, scroll down to the "TXT Records" section.
  2. Click on the "Add" button to create a new TXT record.
  3. Enter the following values:
    • Name: _domainkey (leave blank)
    • Value: k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQC...
    • TTL: 3600 (or your preferred value)
  4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 5: Set up Google Mail

  1. Log in to your Google Workspace account.
  2. Go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) and click on "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" section.
  4. Click on "Check mail from other accounts."
  5. Enter your GoDaddy email address (e.g., [email protected]) and click "Next."
  6. Follow the prompts to set up your Google Mail account.

Step 6: Verify your Google Mail account

  1. Log in to your Google Mail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" section.
  4. Click on "Get started" next to "Set up email forwarding."
  5. Follow the prompts to verify your email address.

That's it! Your Google Mail account should now be configured with your GoDaddy hosting. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot.