Hey everyone! I’ve got my web server running on Ubuntu through DigitalOcean and I’ve set up my domain name (let’s call it example.com) to point to it. Now I’m trying to figure out how to send emails from addresses like [email protected]. I’m not sure if I should use a mail service or set it up myself.
Does anyone know if mail services like Mailgun allow sign-ups with regular Gmail addresses? Also, I’d love to find a recent guide that walks through this process step-by-step.
One more thing - is it possible to forward emails sent to [email protected] to my personal Gmail? Any help or advice would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
I’ve been down this road before, and I can tell you it’s a bit of a journey. For sending emails, I’d actually recommend going with Postmark. They’ve got stellar deliverability rates, and their setup process is pretty straightforward. I’ve used them for several projects, and they’ve never let me down.
As for forwarding emails to your Gmail, you don’t necessarily need to set up a full mail server. A simpler approach is to use a catch-all email forward. Most domain registrars offer this feature. You basically set it up so that any email sent to your domain gets forwarded to your Gmail. It’s worked like a charm for me.
One word of caution though - make sure you set up SPF and DKIM records for your domain. It’s crucial for ensuring your emails don’t end up in spam folders. It might sound daunting, but it’s not as complicated as it seems. Trust me, it’s worth the effort in the long run.
Setting up email functionality can be tricky, but it’s definitely doable. I’ve been through this process myself, and I’d recommend using a transactional email service like Mailgun or SendGrid. They’re more reliable and help avoid your emails being marked as spam.
Most of these services allow sign-ups with regular Gmail addresses. I use Mailgun, and they just need a valid email for verification. As for forwarding emails, you can set up email forwarding directly on your server using a tool like Postfix. It’s a bit technical, but there are guides available.
For a step-by-step guide, I’d suggest checking out DigitalOcean’s community tutorials. They usually have up-to-date information on these topics. Just be prepared for some command-line work and potential troubleshooting along the way.
hey mate, I’ve been there too. Mailgun’s pretty solid for sending emails, and yeah, you can sign up with Gmail. For forwarding, check out Cloudflare Email Routing - it’s free and super easy to set up. Just point your MX records to Cloudflare and you’re good to go. no need to mess with your server. good luck!