Office 365 mail domain
Office 365 allows you to create a custom domain for your organization's email address. This means you can use your own domain name (e.g. [yourcompany].com) instead of the default Outlook.com or Live.com domain.
Here are the steps to set up a custom domain for your Office 365 mail:
Prerequisites:
- You have an Office 365 subscription with a business plan that includes email.
- You have a domain name registered with a registrar (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
Step 1: Verify your domain
- Log in to the Office 365 admin center.
- Go to the "Domains" tab.
- Click on "Add a domain" and enter your custom domain name.
- Click "Next" and then "Verify" to start the verification process.
Verification methods:
- TXT record: Create a TXT record in your domain's DNS settings with a specific value provided by Office 365.
- MX record: Create an MX record in your domain's DNS settings that points to Office 365's mail servers.
- CNAME record: Create a CNAME record in your domain's DNS settings that points to Office 365's mail servers.
Step 2: Set up DNS records
- Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
- Go to the "DNS" or "Name Servers" section.
- Create the necessary DNS records (TXT, MX, or CNAME) as specified in Step 1.
- Save the changes.
Step 3: Set up Office 365 mail
- Go back to the Office 365 admin center.
- Go to the "Domains" tab.
- Click on your custom domain name.
- Click "Set up" next to "Email" and follow the prompts to set up your email configuration.
Tips and considerations:
- Make sure to update your DNS records correctly to avoid any email delivery issues.
- It may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate globally (up to 48 hours).
- You can use a third-party DNS service like Cloudflare or Amazon Route 53 to manage your DNS records.
- If you have existing email accounts or services using your custom domain, you may need to update their DNS settings accordingly.
By following these steps, you can set up a custom domain for your Office 365 mail and use your own domain name for your organization's email address.