A free personal inbox is fine for personal things. But when you're doing business, an address at your own domain signals that you're established and trustworthy. Here's how to set it up properly.
Why it matters
name@yourbusiness.com looks far more credible than the same name at a generic free provider. It reinforces your brand on every email you send and keeps your communication tied to a domain you control.
Point your domain's MX records
Email is routed by MX records in your domain's DNS. To use a provider like Google Workspace, you set their MX records so incoming mail is delivered to the right place. This is the core step, and getting it exactly right is what ensures mail actually arrives.
Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC
These three records tell the world that your mail is legitimate. SPF lists who may send for your domain, DKIM signs your messages, and DMARC sets the policy. Together they keep your email out of spam folders and protect your domain from being spoofed.
Let someone set it up for you
DNS records are unforgiving — one wrong value and mail bounces. If you'd rather not risk it, we configure Google business email for you end to end.
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