Setting Up Custom Email with Your Domain

Want a professional email address like hello@yourdomain.com? Here's what you need to know.

Does Framekit Provide Email?

No, Framekit does not provide email hosting.

Framekit hosts your website - it displays your pages when someone visits yourdomain.com.

Email hosting is a separate service that lets you send and receive emails. These are two different things:

To use professional email addresses with your custom domain, you'll need a dedicated email provider.

Email Hosting Options

Google Workspace

~$6/user/month

The most popular choice for professional email.

Pros:

• Familiar Gmail interface
• Excellent spam filtering
• 30GB storage per user
• Google Drive, Docs, Calendar included
• Works great on mobile
• Very reliable

Best for: Most businesses, teams who use Google tools Get started: workspace.google.com

Microsoft 365

~$6/user/month

Great if your team prefers Outlook.

Pros:

• Outlook web and desktop apps
• Microsoft Teams included
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint included
• 50GB mailbox storage
• Enterprise-grade security

Best for: Teams using Microsoft tools, larger organizations Get started: microsoft.com/microsoft-365

Zoho Mail

~$1/user/month (or free for up to 5 users)

Budget-friendly option that works well.

Pros:

• Very affordable
• Free tier for small teams
• Clean interface
• Good mobile apps
• Ad-free

Best for: Small teams, startups, budget-conscious businesses Get started: zoho.com/mail

Other Options

• ProtonMail - Privacy-focused, encrypted
• Fastmail - Simple, reliable, no frills
• iCloud+ - If you're Apple-focused

How to Set Up Custom Email

General Process

Choose an email provider from the options above

Sign up and add your domain

Add DNS records they provide (MX records)

Verify your domain ownership

Create mailboxes (hello@, contact@, support@, etc.)

DNS Records for Email

Email providers will give you MX records to add to your domain's DNS settings.

These records tell the internet "send emails for this domain to this email server."

Where to add them:

• Go to your domain registrar (where you bought the domain)
• Find DNS settings
• Add the MX records your email provider gives you

Note: These are different from the DNS records you added for Framekit. Your domain can have records for both website hosting AND email hosting.

Common Email Addresses to Create

Once you have email hosting, create addresses for different purposes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my domain email without changing my website?

Yes! Email and website hosting are completely separate. Adding email hosting won't affect your Framekit site.

Will my Framekit forms still work?

Yes. Form submissions in Framekit are stored in your dashboard and don't require email hosting. You can view and export submissions from Settings > Forms.

How long does email setup take?

Usually 1-24 hours for DNS changes to propagate. The email provider signup itself takes just minutes.

Can I keep my existing personal email?

Absolutely. Your custom domain email is additional - you don't have to stop using Gmail, Yahoo, or any other personal email.

What if I already have email with my domain registrar?

Many domain registrars offer basic email hosting. You can either keep using it or switch to a dedicated provider for better features.

Tips for Professional Email

Keep It Professional

• Use real names or department names
• Avoid numbers: john@ not john123@
• Keep it simple and memorable

Set Up Email Signatures

Include:

• Your name and title
• Company name
• Website URL
• Phone number (optional)

Configure on All Devices

• Set up on your phone
• Add to desktop email client
• Test sending and receiving

Need Help?

For Framekit-specific questions, join our Discord community.

For email provider setup, check their support documentation:

• Google Workspace Help
• Microsoft 365 Support
• Zoho Mail Support