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Domain Email Setup Guide
A practical guide to sending business emails from your own domain without moving your inbox from Gmail or Outlook.
In short
Buy a domain, verify it in ZidiMail, add the DNS records, choose sender addresses, and send outbound customer emails from your website or app.
Key points
- You need a domain you control.
- DNS records prove that your sender is allowed to use the domain.
- ZidiMail is for outbound sending, not mailbox hosting.
- Replies can go to Gmail, Outlook, Google Workspace, Zoho, or another inbox.
| Step | What it does |
|---|---|
| Add domain | Tells ZidiMail which domain you want to send from |
| Add DNS records | Authenticates your domain for better trust |
| Create sender address | Uses addresses like hello@yourdomain.com |
| Send through API or SMTP | Connects your website, app, or backend |
| Set reply-to | Routes replies to your existing inbox |
Step 1: Own the domain
You need access to the domain's DNS settings. This is usually inside your domain registrar, hosting provider, or DNS provider.
Step 2: Verify the domain
ZidiMail gives you DNS records for authentication. Add them exactly as shown, then wait for DNS propagation and verification.
Step 3: Connect your website or app
Send through the REST API, SMTP, or a server-side integration. For security, API keys should stay on a backend, never in browser JavaScript.
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