Instructions on how to use GMail for ALL your Domain Names Hosted with NoMonthlyFees.com!!!


Instructions:

  1. First a friendly FYI - Some of the instructions here require slightly above "Newbie / Beginner" status... that is OK :) - If you fall into this category, or if any of our instructions are not clear, or if you would just like our help, simply Open A Tech Support Ticket with NoMonthlyFees.com by Clicking Support above...
    We are VERY FAMILIAR with the GOOGLE MAIL setup, etc. and are very happy to assist you in this process :) - So do not hesitate to ask us for assistance!
    Ok, lets get started...
     
  2. You must have a GMail account FIRST... so, if you do not already have a GMail account, then please - Sign up with GMail:
    http://mail.google.com/mail/help/intl/en/about.html - CLICK on the Button that says: Create An Account. -(It's in the Upper Right Hand Corner).
     
  3. Once you have a standard gmail account (something@gmail.com), you can now sign up for the E-Mail hosting.
    http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/domain/new

    Choose the "Administrator" as shown below and place your domain name in the box, and press "Get Started" button:


    Now, fill out the REQUIRED FIELDS as shown below:


    You do NOT need to put anything in the "Organization Information" area, they are not REQUIRED.
    SIMPLY, press the "Continue" Button as shown below:

     
  4. Once you have signed up, an MX Record change will be necessary to point your E-Mail records to google.
    For the slightly more advanced users, you can log into your Online Control Panel (CPanel) and simply go to E-Mail, then click on: Modify Mail Exchanger (MX Entry), from there, you just need to modify the MX Entry to the following:
    ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

    If you are not comfortable doing this, NO PROBLEM :)
    We will be happy to make the DNS changes for you.
    To REQUEST these changes, please Open A Tech Support Ticket with NoMonthlyFees.com by Clicking Support above, and simply Request that we:
    Modify the MX Entry to the following:
    ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
     
  5. Lastly, you just need to tell GMail that you have setup your domain correctly.
    To do this, login to your GMail account at this URL:
    https://www.google.com/a/yourdomain.com
    Please replace yourdomain.com with your ACTUAL DOMAIN NAME :)
    Once you are logged in,
    Click on the link that says: "Activate E-Mail"

    Then choose "CPanel" as the HOSTING COMPANY, then click on the Button that says "I have completed these steps".
     
  6. That's it. - Enjoy GMail!
     
  7. EXTRAS -
    We can setup a CNAME that will make email.yourdomain.com go directly to your GMAIL login page at:
    https://www.google.com/a/yourdomain.com
    This way, all you ever have to remember is email.yourdomain.com - plus, you can give this url (email.yourdomain.com) to all your E-Mail users :) - If you would like this done, please Open A Tech Support Ticket with NoMonthlyFees.com by Clicking Support above, and simply Request that we:
    CREATE a CNAME so that email.yourdomain.com goes to my GMAIL account at: https://www.google.com/a/yourdomain.com by creating a CNAME record that points to: ghs.google.com.
    Once we complete this, you will simply need to go to the
    "Service Settings" Menu, and choose "EMail" and follow the instructions there:



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