How to Host Email Using Godaddy

With so many email options available, it can be easy to sign up for too many accounts and wind up overwhelmed. Make it simple. With your own online domain at GoDaddy, having a professional email can happen with the click of a button.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Online form of payment

Determine Your Email Goals

1. Decide how many email addresses you need. GoDaddy offers email packages ranging from one address to 100, so it is important to determine your needs as a host.
2. Set aside 10 minutes to establish your email account with GoDaddy. Typically, email service is available 15 minutes after setting up an account.
3. Determine your funding source for your chosen email package. GoDaddy accepts credit cards, PayPal, checks and gift certificates as payment.

Check Availability

4. Start at the homepage for GoDaddy (see Resources). This is where you set up the email accounts you'll be using.
5. Select "Email" on the green bar containing topic options. A drop down menu will be displayed.
6. Scroll down and select "Email Accounts." This takes you to the page showine various account options.
7. Choose to host your email with the Complete Plan, Deluxe Plan or Premium Plan based on your previously determined email needs.
8. Enter the email name you'd like to have and then select a host domain from the options GoDaddy provides.
9. Accept or decline the option for spam filtering. Choose whether or not to have email sent to your new GoDaddy address or to an additional account and personalize your general settings.
10. Proceed to "Checkout" by clicking on the corresponding icon. There you'll purchase your email domain.
11. Enter your preferred payment information. Complete the transaction to purchase your GoDaddy account.

Make the Most of Your Account

12. Send colorful emails to colleagues, friends and family using the email Image Library Go Daddy offers.
13. Create email campaigns with GoDaddy's Express Email Marketing tools. These have friendly features that allow clients to choose whether to join or remain on your email list.

Tips & Warnings

• For maximum privacy and safety while using your email addresses, use GoDaddy's security features. These include spam filtering, virus protection, encryption and technology designed to stop "phishing" (malicious emails that claim to be from companies the sender is unassociated with).
• Seek the knowledge of the Help Desk (see Resources below) if you're having trouble using Microsoft Outlook with your email.