I’m trying to figure out how to use my root domain for emails with Mailgun. I’ve already set up everything for a subdomain (mail.mysite.com) and it’s working fine. I can send and receive emails using addresses like [email protected].
Now I want to use addresses like [email protected]. What changes do I need to make? Do I have to update anything with my domain registrar? Are there settings I need to change in Mailgun? Also, I’m using Gmail to send emails through Mailgun - will I need to update my SMTP settings there too?
I’m a bit lost on how to make this switch. Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.
I’ve been through this process and it’s not as daunting as it seems. Here’s what worked for me:
First, add your root domain (mysite.com) to Mailgun. You’ll need to verify it by updating your DNS records. This includes adding new MX records, an SPF record, and DKIM records specific to your root domain.
In Mailgun’s dashboard, create a new sending domain for mysite.com. Follow their verification steps carefully.
For your Gmail setup, you’ll need to tweak your SMTP settings. The server address stays the same, but update your username to reflect the root domain.
One thing to watch out for: your email deliverability might take a hit initially. It took about a week for mine to stabilize. Also, if you’re using any email automation tools, don’t forget to update those configurations too.
Lastly, I’d recommend keeping your subdomain active for a while, just in case you missed updating anything. You can phase it out gradually.
hey noah, i’ve done this before. u need to add ur root domain in mailgun and update DNS records. change MX, SPF, and DKIM for mysite.com. in gmail, update SMTP settings with new domain. heads up, it might mess with deliverability at first. good luck!
Switching to your root domain for email with Mailgun isn’t too complicated, but it does require a few steps. First, you’ll need to add your root domain to Mailgun and verify it. This means updating your DNS records with your registrar to include Mailgun’s MX, SPF, and DKIM records for your root domain.
In Mailgun, you’ll create a new domain (mysite.com) and follow their verification process. Once verified, update your sending domain in Mailgun to the root domain.
For Gmail, you’ll need to update your SMTP settings to use the new domain. The server address stays the same, but your username will change to reflect the root domain.
Remember, this change might affect your email deliverability initially, so monitor it closely. Also, consider gradually transitioning to avoid any disruptions to your email service.