How do I set up Google Apps email with my domain name?

How do I set up Google Apps email with my domain name?

1

Login to your Google Apps Dashboard.

2

Click on the Sign in here link.

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3

Enter your domain name, select Manage this domain from the drop down list and click on the Go button.

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4

Click on the Activate email link under the email section.

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5

Login to your 123-reg control panel.

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6

In the Domain names section, select the relevant domain name in the drop-down list and click on the Manage button.

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7

Click on the Manage DNS link.

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8

Scroll down to the MX Records section.

9

Replace the 123-reg Mx records with the following:

  • Name: ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. Priority: 1
  • Name: ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. Priority: 5
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10

Click on the Update DNS button.

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Add the following new Mx records:

  • Name: ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. Priority: 5
  • Name: ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. Priority: 10
  • Name: ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. Priority: 10
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12

After you have entered each new Mx record click on the Update DNS button.

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Please note: It can take between 24 - 48 hours for the new MX records to propagate and become active.

13

On the Google settings page please click on the I have completed these steps button.

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Google will now keep checking your Domain name MX records. This may take 48 hours to complete.