How to configure other domain mail to gmail

To configure mail from another domain to Gmail, you'll need to set up a few things:

Step 1: Create a Gmail account

If you haven't already, create a Gmail account. This will be the account that receives emails from the other domain.

Step 2: Set up a custom domain

To receive emails from another domain, you'll need to set up a custom domain in your Gmail account. To do this:

  1. Go to the Gmail settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
  2. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. Click on "Add a custom from address".
  4. Enter the domain name you want to use (e.g., example.com).
  5. Click "Add".

Step 3: Set up MX records

To route emails from the other domain to your Gmail account, you'll need to set up MX records. These records tell the internet where to send emails for your custom domain.

  1. Go to your domain registrar's website (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
  2. Look for the DNS management section.
  3. Create a new MX record with the following settings:
    • Name: @ (or your custom domain name)
    • Priority: 1
    • Value: mail.google.com (or alt1.gmail-smtp-in.l.google.com for Gmail's secondary MX record)
  4. Save the changes.

Step 4: Set up SPF and DKIM records

To prevent spam and ensure email deliverability, you'll need to set up SPF and DKIM records.

  1. Go to your domain registrar's website (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
  2. Look for the DNS management section.
  3. Create a new TXT record with the following settings:
    • Name: @ (or your custom domain name)
    • Value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all (for SPF)
    • Value: k=rsa; p=<your DKIM key> (for DKIM)
  4. Save the changes.

Step 5: Verify your domain

To verify your domain, you'll need to add a TXT record to your DNS settings.

  1. Go to the Gmail settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
  2. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. Click on "Verify your domain".
  4. Follow the instructions to add a TXT record to your DNS settings.

Step 6: Set up email forwarding

To forward emails from the other domain to your Gmail account, you'll need to set up email forwarding.

  1. Go to the Gmail settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
  2. Click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  3. Click on "Create a new filter".
  4. Enter the email address you want to forward emails from (e.g., [email protected]).
  5. Select "Forward to" and enter your Gmail address.
  6. Click "Create".

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to configure mail from another domain to Gmail.