How to set up other mail domains in gmail

To set up other mail domains in Gmail, you'll need to create a few records in your domain's DNS settings and configure your Gmail account to use those records. 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 Gmail account.
  3. You have access to your domain's DNS settings.

Step 1: Create a TXT record

  1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel and navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
  2. Create a new TXT record with the following settings:
    • Host: @ (or leave it blank)
    • TTL: 3600 (or your preferred value)
    • Value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all (this is a basic SPF record that allows Gmail to send emails on behalf of your domain)
  3. Save the changes to your DNS settings.

Step 2: Create a MX record

  1. Create a new MX record with the following settings:
    • Host: @ (or leave it blank)
    • Priority: 1
    • Value: mail.google.com (or alt1.gmail.com or alt2.gmail.com for redundancy)
  2. Save the changes to your DNS settings.

Step 3: Configure your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and go to the Settings gear icon > See all settings.
  2. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" or "Add a mail account" (depending on your Gmail version).
  4. Enter your domain's email address (e.g., [email protected]) and click "Next".
  5. Select "Google Apps" as the account type and click "Next".
  6. Enter your domain's MX record values (from Step 2) and click "Add account".

Step 4: Verify your domain

  1. Go to the Google Apps Control Panel and sign in with your Gmail account.
  2. Click on "Domains" and then "Verify domain ownership".
  3. Follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership using a TXT record or an HTML file.

Step 5: Set up your domain's email settings

  1. Go back to your Gmail account settings and click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  2. Click on "Edit info" next to your domain's email address.
  3. Enter your domain's email settings, such as the sender name, reply-to address, and email signature.

That's it! Your other mail domain should now be set up in Gmail. Note that it may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate globally, so be patient and check your email settings periodically to ensure everything is working as expected.