{"id":125379,"date":"2025-12-02T16:21:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"\/my\/tutorials\/how-to-set-up-gmail-for-your-own-domain"},"modified":"2026-10-23T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:32:45","slug":"how-to-set-up-gmail-for-your-own-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/my\/tutorials\/how-to-set-up-gmail-for-your-own-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Gmail with a custom domain"},"content":{"rendered":"

To use Gmail with a custom domain, set up Google Workspace. It turns your @domain.tld<\/strong> address into a full Gmail inbox, hosted by Google and accessible on desktop and mobile.<\/p>

The setup takes about 15 minutes: purchase Workspace through Hostinger, add the DNS (Domain Name System) records in Hostinger dashboard, verify your domain in the Google Admin console, and Gmail activates automatically.<\/p>

Hostinger dashboard adds the DNS records Gmail needs with a single click, so you don’t have to enter them one by one.<\/p>

Hostinger Business Email users can also connect their mailbox to the Gmail mobile app, keeping Hostinger as the email host. Google Workspace gives you a full inbox across all devices, while the mobile app integration lets you access an existing Hostinger mailbox on your phone.<\/p>

What you need to use Gmail with a custom domain<\/h2>

To use Gmail with a custom domain, you need a domain name and a Google Workspace subscription.<\/p>

A custom email domain<\/a> is the part of your email address after the @ sign, like domain.tld<\/strong>. By owning one, you can have an email address like hello@domain.tld<\/strong> instead of yourcompany@gmail.com<\/strong>, which may sound unprofessional.<\/p>

Register a domain with Hostinger<\/a> before starting if you don’t have one yet. Your domain needs to be active before you can configure Gmail for it.<\/p>

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Choose something short and easy to spell. Buying a domain name<\/a> that matches your business name makes your email address easier for customers to remember.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>

Google Workspace is Google’s paid business productivity suite. It makes Gmail the actual host of your @domain.tld<\/strong> inbox, rather than a client that checks email stored elsewhere. The same account includes Google Drive, Calendar, and Meet.<\/p>

Buying Google Workspace from Hostinger is the simplest route if your domain already uses Hostinger’s nameservers, because the DNS records Gmail needs are a one-click addition in Hostinger dashboard. Add the records manually at your DNS provider if another provider, such as Cloudflare, manages your DNS.<\/p>

How to set up Gmail with a custom domain using Google Workspace<\/h2>

Set up Gmail with a custom domain by purchasing Google Workspace through Hostinger, adding the DNS records in Hostinger dashboard, and verifying your domain in the Google Admin console.<\/p>

1. Purchase Google Workspace through Hostinger<\/h3>

Purchase Google Workspace through Hostinger by choosing a plan and completing checkout. Plans are available on the Hostinger Google Workspace<\/a> page and, for existing customers, in Hostinger dashboard under Emails<\/strong> → Buy email<\/strong>.<\/p>

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\n Have your domain ready before you reach the setup wizard. Check domain availability<\/a> and register it first if you still need it, then return to finish the setup.\n <\/p><\/div><\/p>

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  1. Select a plan that fits your needs and click Choose plan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In your cart, confirm the billing period (monthly or annual) and number of mailboxes, then click Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter your billing details, choose a payment method, and click Submit payment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. On the confirmation page, click Get started<\/strong> to open the setup wizard in Hostinger dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Enter your domain name and click Next step<\/strong>, then fill in your contact details and set up your admin account.
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