How to setup zoho mail with godaddy

Setting up Zoho Mail with GoDaddy involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up Zoho Mail with your GoDaddy domain:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a GoDaddy domain and a Zoho Mail account.
  2. You have verified your domain ownership with GoDaddy.
  3. You have a Zoho Mail account with a valid email address.

Step 1: Create a CNAME record in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the Domain Manager.
  2. Click on the "Manage" button next to your domain name.
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Custom Records" section.
  5. Click on the "Add" button.
  6. Select "CNAME" as the record type.
  7. Enter the following details:
    • Host: mail
    • Points to: mail.zoho.com
    • TTL: Leave it as default (1 hour)
  8. Click "Save" to create the CNAME record.

Step 2: Create a TXT record in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the Domain Manager.
  2. Click on the "Manage" button next to your domain name.
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Custom Records" section.
  5. Click on the "Add" button.
  6. Select "TXT" as the record type.
  7. Enter the following details:
    • Host: @ (leave it as is)
    • Value: v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
    • TTL: Leave it as default (1 hour)
  8. Click "Save" to create the TXT record.

Step 3: Configure Zoho Mail

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Domain" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Add Domain" and enter your GoDaddy domain name.
  5. Select "Manual" as the DNS setup method.
  6. Enter the CNAME record you created in Step 1: mail as the CNAME record.
  7. Enter the TXT record you created in Step 2: v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all as the TXT record.
  8. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your domain with Zoho Mail

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Domain" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Verify Domain" and follow the instructions to verify your domain.

Step 5: Set up your email client

  1. Set up your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or mobile app) to use your Zoho Mail account.
  2. Enter your Zoho Mail email address and password.
  3. Make sure to select "IMAP" or "POP3" as the protocol, depending on your email client's settings.

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