How to link google mail to dns

To link Google Mail (G Suite) to your DNS, you'll need to set up a few records in your DNS settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a G Suite account (formerly Google Apps for Work or Google Apps for Your Domain).
  2. You have access to your DNS settings (e.g., through your domain registrar or hosting provider).

Step 1: Verify your domain ownership

  1. Log in to your G Suite account and go to the Admin console.
  2. Click on "Apps" and then "Google Workspace" (formerly Google Apps for Work).
  3. Click on "Domain verification" and follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership.

Step 2: Set up DNS records

You'll need to create the following DNS records:

  1. MX record: This record tells the world how to deliver email to your domain. You'll need to create a few MX records with different priorities.

Example:

@   IN  MX  10  ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.
@   IN  MX  20  ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.
@   IN  MX  30  ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.
  1. SPF record: This record helps prevent spam by specifying which mail servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain.

Example:

@   IN  TXT  "v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"
  1. DKIM record: This record helps verify the authenticity of your email by signing it with a digital signature.

Example:

@   IN  TXT  "k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQC4KtjZ"
  1. TXT record: This record contains additional information about your domain, such as your domain's name and email address.

Example:

@   IN  TXT  "google-site-verification=your-verification-code"

Step 3: Update your DNS settings

  1. Log in to your DNS settings (e.g., through your domain registrar or hosting provider).
  2. Create the DNS records mentioned above.
  3. Save your changes.

Step 4: Verify your DNS settings

  1. Go back to your G Suite Admin console.
  2. Click on "Apps" and then "Google Workspace" (formerly Google Apps for Work).
  3. Click on "Domain verification" and check that your DNS records have been successfully verified.

That's it! Your Google Mail (G Suite) account should now be linked to your DNS settings. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot.