Setting up your Domain Email & Sending Mail from your Website

We talk about setting up your “example.com” domain email through G-Suite, the service I 100% recommend for email.

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Setting up your Domain Email through G-Suite (Google Workspace)

G-Suite Signup (30-Day Free Trial)
- G-Suite Signup
  - Non-profits can use G-Suite for free by registering as a non-profit.
  - See below for details on applying as a non-profit.
- Use the following promo codes for a 20% discount in the first year:
  - 993FR6FLDYHY3NP
  - P7TCL7KYJXCCWQU
For Non-Profits
- Apply for Google Workspace for NonProfits
- Sign up with TechSoup to validate your non-profit status.
Troubleshooting
- If you face issues during setup, follow this guide:
  - How To Setup Gmail With Your Domain on DigitalOcean

Install and Configure the Plugin
- Download and install the “Postman SMTP Plugin.”
- Go to Settings and run the Setup Wizard.
Input Credentials
- Enter your Google Domain Email Address.
- Add the name of your organization in the “From” field.
- Choose SMTP (gmail.com:587) and **OAuth 2.0`.
Configure Gmail API
- Open the Google Developers Console Gmail Wizard.
- Create a new project or select an existing one.
- Go to Credentials:
  - Select Gmail API.
  - Application Type: Web browser (Javascript).
  - User Type: User Data.
  - Click on What Credential do I need?
    - Paste the values from the Postman SMTP Plugin settings page.
    - Create a Client ID.
    - Fill in all necessary details.
  - Copy the Client ID and paste it into the SMTP Plugin settings.
  - Get the Client Secret and paste it into the settings.
Test and Verify
- Grant permissions to connect with Google.
- Send a test email to verify functionality.

Most mail clients will auto-connect when you enter your email address and password. Follow the on-screen prompts for a seamless setup.