Setting up domian with gmail interface

[Jimmy1983]

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?

 

[Jimmy1983]

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

 

[Jimmy1983]

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?

 

[Jimmy1983]

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

 

[Jimmy1983]

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

Ive not setup mx records yet.

 

[Jimmy1983]

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?

 

[Jimmy1983]

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]

 

[Jimmy1983]

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'?

 

[Jimmy1983]

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?

 

[Jimmy1983]

Right managed to change the password,


mejimwhite.co.uk Accounts
Password Saved

A new password has been saved for [email protected]


Sign in to manage mejimwhite.co.uk »




Dont quite follow Dist

 

[Jimmy1983]

Think iam getting there



Think iam on Beh next step now, not sure what I need to do tho

 

[Jimmy1983]

Thanks, I think iam using [email protected] already-that be ok?

Looking here -

Showing instructions for

1.

Sign in to your domain hosting company's website using the username and password associated with your domain.
2.

Navigate to an MX record maintenance page. MX records are special DNS (Domain Name Service) records, and are often located under sections titled "DNS Management," "Mail Server Configuration," or "Name Server Management." You may need to turn on advanced settings to allow editing of these MX records.
3.

Delete any existing MX records before entering new MX records.
4.

For each MX record, enter information according to the entries in the following table.

You may not be allowed to enter the priority values exactly as they appear in the table below; in that case, simply ensure that the server addresses are prioritized in the same order as they appear in the table. (i.e. The priority ranking [1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5] should work just as well as [1, 5, 5, 10, 10, 10, 10] so long as you keep the addresses in the right order.)

If you're asked to specify the type of each record you're adding, enter "MX".

MX records often require the specific format of DNS records, including a trailing dot (".") at the end of any full-qualified domain names (e.g. "server.example.com.")

Set any TTL values to the maximum allowed.
MX Server address Priority
ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 10
ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 20
ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 20
ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 30
ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 30
ASPMX4.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 30
ASPMX5.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 30
5.

Change the SPF record to fight SPAM (optional)

You may define the SPF record to authorize only certain IP addresses to send email for your domain. This will prevent spammers from sending unauthorized email under a forged address from your domain.

1. Log in to your account at 123-reg.co.uk.
2. Choose the domain you wish to use with Google Apps in the Manage Domains drop-down box, and click Modify Domain.
3. Choose the fifth option - Manage DNS. Two default MX records will be visible:

mx0.123-reg.co.uk. 10
mx1.123-reg.co.uk. 20

4. Replace the first entry with:

ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 1

5. Click Update DNS
6. Replace the second entry with:

ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 5

7. Click Update DNS
8. Enter the next five MX records in the Add new MX box, and click Update DNS between each entry.

ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 5
ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 10
ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 10
ASPMX4.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 10
ASPMX5.GOOGLEMAIL.COM. 10

Tried step 4, ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 1 but 1-2-3reg didnt accept it

 

[Jimmy1983]

Well ive got [email protected] atm, (see second screenie above) how do I change the address anyway?

 

[Jimmy1983]

You might need to disable the email forwarding setup earlier or delete the 123-reg mx records (mx0.123-reg.co.uk and mx1.123-reg.co.uk) before you're able to add the google ones.

Yer deleted the old ones, cant put in ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM. 1 tho

Says this at the top

Change DNS for mejimwhite.co.uk

Warning - Only use this page if you are familiar with DNS. If you are unsure please seek advice. An error may result in you losing email, or your website being down whilst propagation takes place.
Warning - If you have an @ record set to a CNAME, all other @ records (including MX) will be ignored and set to the same domain to which it points

 

[Jimmy1983]

Erm, if you're comfortable with someone doing it for you, add me on msn (address in trust) and I'll have a crack at it. Even if not, real time chat perhaps more efficient.

Always says that at the top.

added

 

[Jimmy1983]

Thanks for your help Beh, last thing how do I now set this email up on my iPhone?