Email Quickstart Guide

One of the best things about having your own domain is that you get to have any address you like set up on it!

Adding an email address can be done in just a few simple steps and this guide will show you the quickest means to that end; however, if you'd like details on all the possible configuration settings check out this wiki article.

To create an email address:

 Open the Mail > Manage Email section of your DreamHost control panel. Click the Create New Email Address button:
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''This brings up a bunch of different settings for your new email address. Fret not though! You only need to make a few edits, the first of which is to:'' Enter your desired email address in the box like so:
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Provide a name for the mailbox (this can be your name, describe the purpose of the mailbox, etc.):
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Check the box for us to generate a password for you (or pick your own if you prefer):
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Click the Create Address button:
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and you should get this success message:
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followed by an activation email when from our system within a few minutes confirming that the address is active and ready to use!  Congratulations! You're ready to configure your email client and start sending and receiving mail!