How to setup a domain email with gmail
Published October 12, 2024 · Updated July 14, 2026 · Guides & Tutorials
Want to send and receive email at your own domain using Gmail's interface? Connecting a domain email to Gmail is straightforward, whether you want a full business mailbox or just to send as your domain address. Here is how to set up a domain email with Gmail.
Two ways to do it
- Full mailbox (Google Workspace): your domain's email lives in Gmail, with MX records pointed to Google.
- Send-as only: keep your existing mailbox but add your domain address to Gmail so you can send as [email protected].
Setting up the full mailbox
- Add your domain to Google Workspace and verify it.
- Point your MX records to Google.
- Create the mailbox and add SPF/DKIM.
Tip: MX records control where your domain's mail is delivered - changing them routes your email into Gmail. Give changes a little time to propagate.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up a domain email with Gmail?
Add your domain to Google Workspace, verify it, point MX records to Google, and create the mailbox - or use send-as to send from your domain via an existing Gmail.
Can I use my domain email in Gmail for free?
Send-as lets you send from your domain via an existing Gmail; a full domain mailbox uses Google Workspace.