How to set up zoho mail with godaddy

To set up Zoho Mail with GoDaddy, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Zoho Mail account

  1. Go to the Zoho Mail website (www.zoho.com/mail) and sign up for a free account.
  2. Fill out the registration form with your email address, password, and other details.
  3. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to you by Zoho Mail.

Step 2: Set up DNS records with GoDaddy

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the DNS Manager.
  2. Click on the "Manage" button next to your domain name.
  3. Click on the "DNS" tab.
  4. Add the following DNS records:
    • @ (or your domain name) -> MX -> priority 10 -> mx.zoho.com
    • @ (or your domain name) -> TXT -> v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
    • @ (or your domain name) -> CNAME -> target zoho.com -> alias
  5. Save the changes.

Step 3: Set up Zoho Mail with your GoDaddy domain

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account and navigate to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear).
  2. Click on "Domain" and then "Add Domain".
  3. Enter your GoDaddy domain name and click "Add Domain".
  4. Zoho Mail will verify your domain ownership by sending an email to the email address you specified in the previous step.
  5. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your domain ownership.

Step 4: Set up email routing

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account and navigate to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear).
  2. Click on "Email Routing" and then "Add Route".
  3. Select "MX" as the routing type and enter the following values:
    • Priority: 10
    • Mail Server: mx.zoho.com
  4. Click "Add Route" to save the changes.

Step 5: Test your email setup

  1. Send an email to your GoDaddy email address from an external email account (e.g., Gmail).
  2. Check your Zoho Mail account to ensure that the email has been received and delivered correctly.

That's it! Your Zoho Mail account should now be set up with your GoDaddy domain. If you encounter any issues during the setup process, you can refer to Zoho Mail's documentation or contact their support team for assistance.