How to Set Up an Email Address in Gmail

Do you want to send and receive your Porkbun-hosted email address without having to leave Gmail? Not a problem! Follow these steps for how to set up an email address in Gmail and you’ll be good to go.

How to Set Up a Custom Email Address in Gmail

Don't be intimidated! We'll make it easy. Here's what to do:

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If you haven't done so already, create your domain's custom email address.
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Log in to your Gmail account. Select the settings gear in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.

On the "Quick settings" menu that appears, select "See all settings".

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On the main settings screen, click on the "Accounts and Import" tab at the top. Scroll down to the section labeled "Check mail from other accounts", and click the "Add a mail account" option.

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On the "Add a mail account" screen that pops up, enter your new custom email address and click "Next".

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On the next screen, make sure to select the option labeled "Import emails from my other account (POP3)", then click "Next".

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The next screen will prompt you for the mail server settings used by Porkbun. Enter the following settings:
  • Username: The full email address for your domain (not just the part before the @ symbol).
  • Password: The password you created when you configured the email address. If you're not sure what the password is, reset it.
  • POP Server: pop.porkbun.com
  • Port: 995
  • Make sure to select the checkboxes labeled "Leave a copy of retrieved message on server" , "Always use a secure connection (SSL) when retrieving mail" , and "Label incoming messages".

Once you've entered the correct settings, click on the "Add account" button. If everything was entered correctly, you'll see a success message indicating Gmail will now retrieve mail for your custom email address.

⚠️️  Note

If you get an error message saying "Server denied POP3 access for the given username and password", double check that you're entering the correct password for your email. If you need to reset the password for the email address, this guide will show you how.

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We'll need to configure Gmail to be able to send emails from your custom email address as well. Select the option labeled "Yes, I want to be able to send mail as..." and then click "Next".

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On the next screen, you'll be prompted for a "Name". This is the display name that shows up in the header of any emails that you send. This can be anything you want, such as your first and last name or your business name.
Enter your desired display name, and ensure the checkbox labeled "Treat as an alias" is checked. Once you're ready, click "Next Step".

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On the next screen, you'll be prompted for more of Porkbun's mail server settings. Enter the following settings:
  • SMTP Server: smtp.porkbun.com
  • Port: 587
  • Username: The full email address for your domain (not just the part before the @ symbol).
  • Password: The password you created for the custom email address.
  • Make sure to select the option labeled "Secured connection using TLS (recommended).

Once everything is entered correctly, click the "Add Account" button.
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You'll be taken to a screen stating the email address needs to be confirmed. For now, click on the "Close window" link.

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Check your Gmail inbox (or your default inbox at webmail.porkbun.com). In the next few minutes, a confirmation email from the "Gmail Team" should arrive. Open the email, and click the link that allows you to confirm the request.

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On the page that appears, click the "Confirm" button.

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉 You are now able to send emails from your custom email address through Gmail.

Replying to Messages as Your Custom Email Address

Now that you've successfully added your email address to Gmail, you can select that email address as the one you're sending outbound emails from. When you go to compose a new email, there will be a new field labeled "From", with a drop-down list that includes your new email address. Selecting the new address will send your email from that address.

You'll most likely want to change the setting in Gmail that ensures you're always replying from the correct address. Go back to the "Settings" menu by clicking the gear icon in the top right and then "See all settings". Under the "Accounts and Import" tab, scroll down to the "Send mail as" section.

Look for the "When replying to a message" setting. Select the option labeled "Reply from the same address the message was sent to".

That's it! You can also set up your email address in Gmail on your iPhone or Android. Feel free to reach out to our support team if you need any assistance.

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