How to Set Up a Domain Email in the Gmail Mobile App
Brighton Omondi
Last Update a year ago
If you’re using a custom email address (e.g., [email protected]), you can still take advantage of Gmail’s clean and reliable interface by adding your domain email to the Gmail mobile app.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to get it set up:
Make sure you have the Gmail app installed and updated on your Android or iOS device. Launch the app to begin.
Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner. In the menu that appears, tap “Add another account.”
From the list of email providers (Google, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.), choose “Other” for your custom domain email.
Type in your full domain email (e.g., [email protected]) and tap Next.
Choose IMAP (recommended for syncing across devices) when prompted for the account type.
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP):
Username: Full email address
Password: Your domain email password
Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993
Security type: SSL/TLS
SMTP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 465
Security type: SSL/TLS
Require sign-in: Yes
Username & Password: Same as above
Choose your sync frequency, notifications, and other preferences, then tap Next.
Give your account a display name (e.g., "Work Email" or "MyBrand") and tap Next again. You’re all set! Gmail will now begin syncing your domain email.
That’s it! You’ve now added your professional domain email to the Gmail mobile app. This setup lets you use Gmail’s powerful features while keeping your branding consistent with a custom address.