> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.anything.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up a domain email address

> Send and receive email at your own domain, like hello@yourdomain.com

To send and receive email at your domain, you need a separate email provider.

## Choose a provider

Popular options:

* **Google Workspace:** Gmail with your own domain. Starts at \$6/month. [Setup guide →](https://support.google.com/a/answer/140034)
* **Zoho Mail:** Free plan available for up to 5 users. [Setup guide →](https://www.zoho.com/mail/help/adminconsole/configure-email-delivery.html)
* **Microsoft 365:** Outlook with your domain. Starts at \$6/month. [Setup guide →](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/get-help-with-domains/create-dns-records-at-any-dns-hosting-provider)

Each provider walks you through setup and gives you MX records to add to your DNS.

## Add MX records to your DNS

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your MX records">
    Sign up with your chosen email provider. During setup, they give you MX records that look something like this:

    | Type | Name | Value               | Priority |
    | ---- | ---- | ------------------- | -------- |
    | MX   | `@`  | `mail.provider.com` | 10       |

    Copy them exactly. You'll need them in the next step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open your DNS settings">
    If you bought your domain through Anything, go to [anything.com/dashboard](https://anything.com/dashboard), click **Domains**, then **Manage** next to your domain.

    If you brought your own domain, log in to your registrar and find the DNS settings there.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the MX records">
    Add each MX record exactly as your provider shows. Don't remove your existing A and CNAME records. Those are for your app and have nothing to do with email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for DNS to propagate">
    Changes take up to 24 hours to take effect. Once they do, your email address is live.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Your provider may also ask you to add TXT records for verification or spam protection (SPF and DKIM). Add those the same way, in the same DNS settings panel.
</Info>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I add DNS records to a domain I bought through Anything?">
    Go to [anything.com/dashboard](https://anything.com/dashboard), click **Domains**, then **Manage** next to your domain. Add any records your email provider gives you there.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>