Setting Up GoDaddy Email in Gmail

When setting up your email account on Gmail using GoDaddy, there are several ports and settings you need to ensure are configured correctly. The first step is to identify which ports will be used by mail clients and other email servers to connect to your email server. These include ports 25, 465, and 587.

It's essential to check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to ensure that these ports are not blocked. If they are, you'll need to work with your ISP or the blacklist provider to resolve the issue. Additionally, if your IP is listed on any spam blacklists, it's recommended that you do not deploy the Mail-in-a-Box (MIAB) right away.

Before proceeding, run your IP through the MXToolbox SuperTool to ensure that your IP and domain are clean and not listed on any spam blacklists. You should also verify that you have a static IP from your ISP, as this is the most straightforward and lowest maintenance way to host MIAB on your network.

To set up GoDaddy email in Gmail, follow these steps:

1. Make sure you can put your server in a DMZ or have a static IP from your ISP.

2. Configure your DNS records using the External DNS page in the MIAB admin panel.

3. Enter the DNS records at GoDaddy instead of changing your domain name servers.

4. Configure your Glue Records at your domain registrar.

During setup, you'll be asked to enter your hostname, which should be the same as your domain name (e.g., example.com). You won't need to make any changes to your existing GoDaddy settings or add new NameServers. However, you may need to add a new Mail Exchange record under GoDaddy.

If you have an existing subdomain hosting hMail and Roundcube webmail, you can keep it as is. The only change required is to point the DNS records at your new MIAB server. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Point your existing subdomain (e.g., mail.example.com) to your new MIAB server.

2. Update your DNS records using the External DNS page in the MIAB admin panel.

3. Enter the updated DNS records at GoDaddy.

By following these steps and ensuring that all ports are open, you should be able to set up your GoDaddy email account on Gmail successfully.

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