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I have often wondered, how do you go about this? A few tips from fellow hackers would be welcomed :)

by MrJagil 16y ago

benologist 16y ago
Easiest way would be Google Apps for domains, you just enter DNS settings on your domain to use it: https://www.google.com/a/ https://www.google.com/a/ They have setup instructions for most domains providers. Once you've got that ready you can change at any time to another service or your own mail server by changing the DNS settings.
dangrossman 16y ago
I use Rackspace Mail (formerly MailTrust) for all the mailboxes on my own domains. Cheap, good spam filters, extremely reliable, GREAT support. It's just $2/month per mailbox (with a $10/month minimum) and you don't have to point the whole domain to them, just the MX records so their servers handle your mail.
techsupporter 16y ago
As others have mentioned, there are several options (Google Apps for Domains, FastMail.FM's domain option, Office 365, etc). The other important part is to get a domain of your own. Put some thought into it since this will be the basis of your e-mail address for years to come. If available, your first and last name is usually a good, professional choice, or even just your last name if you get lucky. Go for something easy to remember and that quickly identifies you. Unless you come up with something very witty or you live in/identify with that country, try to stay away from the country-specific domains (.me, .ly, .tv, and so on) since the "big three" (com, net, org) are more recognizable and less subject to confusion when giving your address to others. Visit a domain registrar of your choice (NameCheap.com, Gandi.net, GKG.net, etc) and follow the prompts. The common suffixes (properly known as top-level domains) are $8-15/year, depending on registrar. Most registrars offer free DNS services so all you need to do is pay your money at the registrar then sign up at the e-mail hosting provider of your choice. Be CERTAIN you keep paying the annual renewal fee. If you can afford it and really like the name (which you should, if you followed my advice above), register the name for several years. Make sure to keep the e-mail address on the domain registration accurate just in case you lose your password, and treat your login credentials at your registrar similar to your online banking details. HTH :)

I have often wondered, how do you go about this? A few tips from fellow hackers would be welcomed :)

by MrJagil 16y ago

I have often wondered, how do you go about this? A few tips from fellow hackers would be welcomed :)

Easiest way would be Google Apps for domains, you just enter DNS settings on your domain to use it: https://www.google.com/a/ https://www.google.com/a/ They have setup instructions for most domains providers. Once you've got that ready you can change at any time to another service or your own mail server by changing the DNS settings.

dangrossman 16y ago

I use Rackspace Mail (formerly MailTrust) for all the mailboxes on my own domains. Cheap, good spam filters, extremely reliable, GREAT support. It's just $2/month per mailbox (with a $10/month minimum) and you don't have to point the whole domain to them, just the MX records so their servers handle your mail.

techsupporter 16y ago

As others have mentioned, there are several options (Google Apps for Domains, FastMail.FM's domain option, Office 365, etc). The other important part is to get a domain of your own. Put some thought into it since this will be the basis of your e-mail address for years to come. If available, your first and last name is usually a good, professional choice, or even just your last name if you get lucky. Go for something easy to remember and that quickly identifies you. Unless you come up with something very witty or you live in/identify with that country, try to stay away from the country-specific domains (.me, .ly, .tv, and so on) since the "big three" (com, net, org) are more recognizable and less subject to confusion when giving your address to others. Visit a domain registrar of your choice (NameCheap.com, Gandi.net, GKG.net, etc) and follow the prompts. The common suffixes (properly known as top-level domains) are $8-15/year, depending on registrar. Most registrars offer free DNS services so all you need to do is pay your money at the registrar then sign up at the e-mail hosting provider of your choice. Be CERTAIN you keep paying the annual renewal fee. If you can afford it and really like the name (which you should, if you followed my advice above), register the name for several years. Make sure to keep the e-mail address on the domain registration accurate just in case you lose your password, and treat your login credentials at your registrar similar to your online banking details. HTH :)