How to Set Up Webmail with Gmail

Integrating webmail with Gmail allows you to manage emails from your custom domain within Gmail. This feature is useful for accessing your webmail and Gmail accounts seamlessly in one interface. Follow these steps to set up your webmail with Gmail.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Webmail with Gmail

1. Log in to Your Gmail Account

   Open Gmail and log in with your Gmail credentials.

2. Access Gmail Settings

   • Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
   • Select See all settings from the dropdown menu.

3. Add Your Webmail as a Sending Account

   • Navigate to the Accounts and Import tab.
   • In the Send mail as section, click Add another email address.

   Configure the following:

   • Name: Enter your display name.
   • Email: Enter your webmail address (e.g., [email protected]).
   • SMTP Server: Typically mail.yourdomain.com or as provided by your hosting provider.
   • Port: Use 465 for SSL or 587 for TLS.
   • Username: Your webmail email address.
   • Password: Your webmail password.

   Gmail will send a confirmation email to your webmail address. Log in to your webmail, open the email, and click the verification link to complete this step.

4. Add Your Webmail as a Receiving Account

   • Go to the Accounts and Import tab.
   • Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.

   Configure the following:

   • Email Address: Enter your webmail address (e.g., [email protected]).
   • POP Server: Typically mail.yourdomain.com or as provided by your hosting provider.
   • Port: Use 995 (SSL) or 110 (non-SSL).
   • Username: Your webmail email address.
   • Password: Your webmail password.
   • Check the box for Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server (optional).

5. Test the Setup

   Send a test email from Gmail using your webmail address as the sender. Verify that emails sent to your webmail address appear in your Gmail inbox.

Conclusion

Setting up webmail with Gmail simplifies managing emails across platforms. By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate your webmail with Gmail for easier communication and better productivity.