Setting up domian with gmail interface

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:12

In reference to this thread - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17937612

Ive brought a domain, but Iam struggling to setup an email account using the gmail interface. Could someone lend a hand and try to help me out?

Russinating · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:13

Settings -> Accounts -> Add another email address you own

Ben M · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:13

Jimmy1983 said:
Ive brought a domain

Where did you bring it?

Also, wrong forum.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:18

My domian is mejimwhite.co.uk iam not sure what/how to setup a email address from that?

toosepin · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:20

You need access to DNS control over your domain so you can create the MX records Google Apps need. You will then need to upload a simple text file to your root directory for Google authorisation.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:26

toosepin said:
You need access to DNS control over your domain so you can create the MX records Google Apps need. You will then need to upload a simple text file to your root directory for Google authorisation.

Hmmmmm, and I thought I knew about PC's. Fancy doing it for me, or explaining it in more depth?

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:35

Erm, start here - http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/domain/new

Guides you through the process nicely iirc. I'm using apps with a domain for gmail, it's as good as it gets imo.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:40

beh said:
Erm, start here - http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/domain/new

Guides you through the process nicely iirc. I'm using apps with a domain for gmail, it's as good as it gets imo.

Thanks, already done that part in my first thread

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 15:50

Apologies, hadn't taken the time to read your other thread. Still slightly baffled as to which stage you're at, do you not know the login details for the apps account?

Beyond that, looks like you've still to setup mx records for it although that's easy enough with 123-reg.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:02

beh said:
Apologies, hadn't taken the time to read your other thread. Still slightly baffled as to which stage you're at, do you not know the login details for the apps account?

Beyond that, looks like you've still to setup mx records for it although that's easy enough with 123-reg.

Thanks for your time, hopefully I can sort this out

Ere, dont know my login details :confused:

Ive not setup mx records yet.

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:07

Jimmy1983 said:
Thanks for your time, hopefully I can sort this out

Well, it's worth the effort.

Ere, dont know my login details

Maybe try - http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=33561&src=top5&lev=index

memyselfandi · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:11

Sounds like you are at step 2 here:

http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/static.py?page=setup_guide.html

Also there's a link on the Google Apps manage your domain login if you are having difficulty accessing it.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:14

beh said:
Maybe try - http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=33561&src=top5&lev=index

mejimwhite.co.uk Accounts
Forgot your administrator username or password?

We have sent instructions on how to reset your password to your domain's secondary email address, which ends in: mejimwhite.co.uk

If you no longer have access to this email address, please contact our support team .

How would I view this email? In 1-2-3reg?

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:24

Jimmy1983 said:
How would I view this email? In 1-2-3reg?

Have it forward to a valid email address of yours. In the 123-reg cp - Modify domain > E-mail forwarding.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:29

beh said:
Have it forward to a valid email address of yours. In the 123-reg cp - Modify domain > E-mail forwarding.

Thanks, found that page-what put my hotmail email details in for the time being?

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:31

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:32

Ye, hotmail or whichever.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:36

What do I put in the boxes? My hotmail email in 'Forward to' but what about user? Do I need to tick 'return to sender'?

beh · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:40

Jimmy1983 said:
What do I put in the boxes? My hotmail email in 'Forward to' but what about user? Do I need to tick 'return to sender'?

If you're unsure what's before the "@mejimwhite.co.uk", use a catch-all instead. Check number 4, "Forward mail sent to unknown users to the email address" and put your hotmail address in the box below.

Jimmy1983 · 14 Feb 2009 at 16:45

beh said:
If you're unsure what's before the "@mejimwhite.co.uk", use a catch-all instead. Check number 4, "Forward mail sent to unknown users to the email address" and put your hotmail address in the box below.

Thanks done, now whats the next stage?