My preference is to use an email forwarder and separate dedicated SMTP email sending service. But some email hosts don’t offer DKIM for email authentication, and you also run into the potential of filling up your web hosting space with emails.Ĭhoose whichever option suits you. In one aspect this is nicer, because it is one system rather than two.
Or if you choose to setup an inbox, then you can use your one web server to both send and receive emails via Gmail. This can actually help with email deliverability, because dedicated SMTP services offer things like DKIM for email authentication, which some basic web hosts don’t. This isn’t a problem, and we give you the steps below. The difference is that if you setup just an email forwarder, then in the next step you’ll need a separate dedicated SMTP email sending service. OR: Setup an inbox (that can send and receive) and forward that inbox. When setting up a forwarder you can choose:Įither: Setup an email forwarder on it’s own. If you already have web hosting, then you can setup email forwarding at your web host.Įach host will have a slightly different way of setting this up, but the principle is the same. Option B) Setup email forwarding at your web host Once setup, send your new email address a test email, and make sure that it arrives in your Gmail inbox. In the 1stDomains interface we can also add additional aliases – these are extra addresses at our domain name that will also forward to the same Gmail address. We can select the email address that we want people to send emails to at our domain name, which will forward to Gmail. Here’s what it looks like in the 1stDomains interface: If they don’t, then you will need to use Option B. Wherever you’ve registered your domain, you’ll need to look to see if they have email forwarding.
This is especially useful if you haven’t yet setup an inbox at your web host.įor example, when registering domains in New Zealand my preferred provider is 1stDomains.nz They have excellent features, including free email forwarding. Option A) Check if your domain registrar offers free email forwarding.ĭepending on where you registered your domain, the domain name registrar MIGHT provide free email forwarding. How you set up email forwarding will depend on your current setup. Email Forwarding or a POP/IMAP account Email Forwarding Option Whatever address you choose, you will need to login to Gmail with that address each time – however, when you’re emailing, your recipients won’t see this address.Īlthough not essential, it makes it easier if you have a dedicated Gmail inbox for this new domain that you want to send from. Sign up for a standard free Gmail account. If you haven’t already set up a Gmail account, do that now. This article will walk you through the steps.
If you’re starting out and only expect it to be a very small business, and don’t have the budget for USD $6 per month for email, then there is a way you can use Gmail for free with your own domain name.
Don’t be cheap! Just pay for Google Workspace – it is worth it! The Free Option: Using Gmail with Your Custom Domainīut what if you are starting very small part-time business with no budget? If you’re starting a full-time business, then don’t go for the free option (below). However, it is very affordable, with plans starting at just USD $6 per month per user.
The good news is that Google make is easy to use the full Gmail interface with your custom domain name – so you can send from your own personalised email address – it was previously called GSuite, but is now called Google Workspace. The Paid Option: Google Workspace (formerly GSuite) However, none of those free providers have a webmail interface that comes close to the beauty and usability of Gmail.
Then there are some dedicated email providers, such as Zoho Mail, who have free plans that works well. Email is so important I always recommend using a dedicated email server.) (This is not recommended, but many hosts offer it. Most web hosts allow email hosting on your web server. There are a number of different providers that allow you to send emails from your own domain for free. You should send from your own domain name – e.g. If you’re using email for business purposes, sending from a address doesn’t look professional. By Josh Moore in Functionailty, Web Development 0