This wikiHow teaches you how to get an email address that uses your website as part of the "@" in the address. You can create a basic email address using GoDaddy or line email addresses through Zoho, or you can use a paid domain hosting service to create and manage an email account. You also need to have your own domain which requires an email address before creating an address.
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Method 1 of 3: Using GoDaddy
Step 1. Go to GoDaddy's plan options page
Visit https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/web-hosting/ via your computer's web browser.
If you don't have a GoDaddy account, you can create a new one by clicking the “ Sign In ” in the top right corner of the page, select the link “ Create an account ” at the bottom of the page, and follow the prompts that appear.
Step 2. Enroll in the basic plan
To register:
- Scroll down and click " Add to Cart ” under the heading "Economy".
- Choose additional package options if you wish.
- Scroll down and click " Continue With These Options ”.
- Add a domain if you want or click “ No thanks ” to skip this option.
- Sign in to your GoDaddy account if you haven't already.
- Enter billing and payment information, then complete the payment.
Step 3. Open a GoDaddy account
Visit https://www.godaddy.com/ and click the human icon in the top right corner of the page, then select “ Account Settings ” in the displayed drop-down menu.
Step 4. Click My Products
It's in the top-left corner of the page.
Step 5. Scroll to the "Workspace Email" heading
It's in the middle of the page.
Step 6. Click Manage All
It's to the right of the " Workspace Email " heading. After that, a new page will open where you can create a desired “.com” email address.
Step 7. Enter the desired address
In the "Email address" text field, type the address you want to create and make sure you use the desired domain name.
Step 8. Enter the password for the account/email address
Type your password into the "Password" and "Confirm password" fields.
Step 9. Click Create
This option is at the bottom of the page. After that, the email address will be opened. However, it may take a few minutes for the address to be ready for use.
Method 2 of 3: Using Zoho
Step 1. Open the Zoho Mail site
Visit https://www.zoho.com/mail/ in your browser. Zoho Mail is a site that offers free hosting of one email address so you can create a single ".com" email address for yourself.
Step 2. Click SIGN UP NOW
It's a red button on the right side of the page.
Step 3. Scroll to the "FREE PLAN" heading
This option is at the bottom of the page.
Step 4. Click GET STARTED
This option is in the " FREE PLAN " section. You will be taken to the initial stage of the setup process afterwards.
Step 5. Enter your website address
Type your site's domain address into the text field in the middle of the page.
Step 6. Click Add
This option is to the right of the text field.
Step 7. Enter the account details
Fill in each field on the page and make sure you use an active phone number that can be used to receive text messages.
Step 8. Check the box "I agree"
This box is at the bottom of the page.
Step 9. Click Sign Up
This option is at the bottom of the page. After that, Soho will send a verification message to the phone number you registered.
Step 10. Verify the account
To verify an account:
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Open a short message from Zoho.
- Note the verification code on the message.
- Enter the verification code in the field in the middle of the email account settings page.
- Click " VERIFY MY MOBILE ”
Step 11. Click the CNAME Method tab
This tab is at the top of the page. This method is the easiest method to verify a website.
Step 12. Select a website host
Click the drop-down box at the top of the page, then select your domain host name (e.g., GoDaddy) in the drop-down menu.
Step 13. Verify that you own the domain
While the process you need to go through will differ depending on the domain host you choose, in general you will need to follow these steps:
- Copy the code " Name / Host / Value / CNAME " by selecting it and pressing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac).
- Go to the website's domain settings page (or DNS management page and such).
- Click " ADD " or " NEW, then select " CNAME ”.
- Set the value/entry " Type " to “ CNAME ”.
- Paste the previously copied code into the " Name ", " Host ", " Value ", or " CNAME " fields by pressing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (or Command+V).
- Copy the code " Value / Points to / Destination ".
- Paste this code in the similarly titled text field on the settings page.
- Save changes.
- Click " Proceed to CNAME Verification, then select " Verify Now ” when prompted. If you don't see this prompt, wait a few minutes before trying again.
Step 14. Enter the username
In the text field at the top of the page, enter the name you want to use in your email address.
Step 15. Click Create Account
It's a gray button below the text field.
Step 16. Switch to the “Configure Email Delivery” page
Click Skip ” in the lower right corner of the page twice.
Step 17. Set up the domain service to send email to Zoho
This service will direct incoming emails to your inbox. To set up a service:
- Go to the domain service settings page.
- Click " ADD " or " NEW, then select " MX " or " MX Records ”.
- Type @ into the " Host " field.
- Type mx.zoho.com into the "Points to" field.
- Type 10 into the "Priority" field.
- Save the recording or entry by clicking the “ Save " or " OK ”.
- Repeat this process with the “@” symbol, the value/entry " Points to " mx2.zoho.com, and a priority level of 20.
Step 18. Follow the instructions on the "Email Migration" page if necessary
If you want to move your existing inbox content to Zoho, you will need to follow the instructions on the " Email Migration " page to complete the move process.
- You can also click “ Skip ” in the lower right corner of the page to skip this step.
- You can find specific instructions for using Zoho with the appropriate email platform on the " Mail Client Configuration " page.
Step 19. Access Zoho's inbox
You can visit https://workplace.zoho.com/ and click “ Mail ” to see a Zoho account inbox that works just like any other email service.
There is a free Zoho Email app that you can download to your iPhone and Android. You can access the account through the application
Method 3 of 3: Using Paid Email Hosting Services (Generally)
Step 1. Look for a paid domain hosting service
If you haven't registered your domain with a hosting service, you will need to find a hosting service such as GoDaddy or FastComet.
If you've already registered your domain with a particular service, you can usually set up your domain's email address via the host's email settings page
Step 2. Choose a paid plan
Most email hosting services offer a variety of plans that include certain advantages or features, such as more storage space or access to online tools. Choose the package that best suits your needs.
Step 3. Enter the account details
These details usually include the following information:
- Basic information (e.g. your name, phone number, desired username, etc.)
- Domain information (e.g. website address, login information, etc.)
- Payment information (e.g. credit/debit card number and billing address)
Step 4. Purchase a package
Complete the purchase so you can start using your hosted email address.
Step 5. Follow the setup instructions shown
Most hosting services will send you an email or display a page with setup instructions regarding moving the contents of your currently active email account, setting up your email inbox on a website, and the like.
You can also choose a username and/or inbox design (eg Microsoft Outlook) on this page
Step 6. Use the selected service email app
If your chosen email service has a built-in inbox or its own email app, you can review and manage your email through that service, instead of setting up a different inbox to access the service's settings.
