{"id":1363,"date":"2021-05-10T12:40:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T09:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:14:28","slug":"set-up-my-workspace-email-domain-with-microsoft-365","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/set-up-my-workspace-email-domain-with-microsoft-365\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect Workspace Email to Microsoft 365"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you own a company or run a business, setting up a <\/span>workspace or custom email domain<\/b> is something you should consider. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owning a workspace email domain gives you an edge over having a personal email. This step has, over time, proven to <\/span>improve a company\u2019s brand identity<\/b> and the efficiency of team members. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is always a huge difference and shift in brand perception when <\/span>potential customers receive an email<\/b> from a custom email domain instead of a personal email. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you always wondered how to set up one? <\/span><\/i>Not to worry, in this article, we will show you how to set up your <\/span>workspace email domain with Microsoft 365.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why use Microsoft 365<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend the use of Microsoft 365 in setting up your custom email domain for the following reasons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Microsoft 365 guarantees privacy and security,<\/b> unlike when you make use of a free email service provider. This ensures that your messages and information communicated via their server are <\/span>kept confidential. <\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Shared Calendar and Contacts<\/b> – This is one feature that Microsoft 365 offers you to ensure that your team members are on track and stay up-to-date with assignments, meetings, and other vital schedules. This <\/span>boosts collaboration and team spirit<\/b> among your team members.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Other Applications<\/b> – With a Microsoft 365 subscription also comes additional applications like <\/span>Skype <\/b>and <\/span>SharePoint<\/b>. So you know that you are getting more than just an email subscription.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For this article, it is essential that you already have a <\/span>Microsoft Office 365 account<\/b> and you have already purchased your <\/span>custom domain<\/b><\/a>. Once this is set, you are now ready to begin the setup process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Add your domain name to your Microsoft Office 365 account.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To qualify for the custom domain name option, you should have subscribed to a <\/span>Business Standard license<\/b> or a higher plan.<\/span> Login to your <\/span>Microsoft admin panel<\/b> and follow the <\/span>Office Wizard setup<\/b> process to install Microsoft Office.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Next, go to the Add domain section, select the <\/span>Yes, add this domain now<\/b> option, and add your custom domain. Click on <\/span>Use This Domain.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Verify your domain name<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The next step is to verify your domain name. You can do this in the three ways listed on the pop-up window that appears on your screen. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The three ways are:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n