How can I add custom domain emails while being hosted on Webflow if my domain is registered with a different provider?

If your domain is registered with a different provider but your website is hosted on Webflow, you can still use custom domain emails by setting up email hosting with a third-party provider like Google Workspace, Zoho Mail, or Outlook.

1. Choose an Email Hosting Provider

• Common options include Google Workspace, Zoho Mail, Outlook (Microsoft 365), or any other domain email provider.
• Sign up for a plan that supports custom email domains.

2. Find the Required DNS Records

• After signing up, your email provider will give you a set of DNS records (usually MX, TXT, and possibly CNAME or SPF/DMARC).
• These DNS records route email traffic to your email provider.

3. Update DNS Settings on Your Domain Registrar

• Log into your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains).
• Locate the DNS settings or Manage DNS section.
• Add the required MX records provided by your email hosting service.
• If needed, add TXT and SPF records to verify domain ownership and improve email authentication.

4. Verify Domain with Your Email Provider

• In your email hosting provider’s setup page, there will be a verification step.
• Follow the instructions to confirm that the domain is correctly linked to the email service.

5. Test and Start Using Your Custom Email

• Send a test email to and from your new address to ensure proper setup.
• If emails are not arriving, recheck the MX and TXT records in your registrar’s settings.

Summary

To use custom domain emails while hosting your site on Webflow, you must set up email hosting with a third-party provider and update your domain's DNS records in your domain registrar. This ensures email traffic is correctly routed while keeping your site live on Webflow.