Custom Domain & Email Setup Guide

Professional branding for your owner builder management system

Why Use a Custom Domain?

A custom domain (like uandibuilt.com.au) makes your business look more professional and builds trust with clients. Combined with professional email addresses, you create a cohesive brand identity.

Professional Image

Custom domain builds credibility

Brand Recognition

Consistent branding across all touchpoints

Professional Email

[email protected]

SEO Benefits

Better search engine visibility

Step 1: Register Your Domain
Purchase a domain name from a registrar

💡 Domain Name Tips:

  • Keep it short and memorable
  • Use .com.au for Australian businesses
  • Avoid hyphens and numbers if possible
  • Check trademark availability first
Step 2: Connect Your Domain to Manus
Point your domain to your Manus website
1

Open Manus Management UI

Click the settings icon in the top right of the dashboard to open the Management UI panel

2

Navigate to Settings → Domains

In the Management UI, click "Settings" in the left sidebar, then select "Domains"

3

Add Your Custom Domain

Enter your domain name (e.g., uandibuilt.com.au) and follow the DNS configuration instructions provided

4

Update DNS Records

Log into your domain registrar and add the DNS records shown in the Manus interface (usually a CNAME or A record)

5

Wait for DNS Propagation

DNS changes can take 1-48 hours to propagate globally. Manus will automatically verify and enable SSL once ready.

Step 3: Set Up Professional Email
Create email addresses like [email protected]

Choose Your Email Provider:

Google Workspace

Best for Gmail users

Recommended

Professional email with Gmail interface, 30GB storage per user, Google Drive, Calendar, and Meet included.

Pricing: $9.60 AUD/user/month

Setup Time: 15-30 minutes

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Best for Office users

Professional email with Outlook, 1TB OneDrive storage, Word, Excel, PowerPoint online, and Teams.

Pricing: $8.80 AUD/user/month

Setup Time: 15-30 minutes

Budget Option: Registrar Email

Basic email hosting

Most domain registrars offer basic email hosting for $2-5 AUD/month. Limited features but affordable.

Pricing: $2-5 AUD/user/month

Note: Check with your domain registrar for email hosting options

✅ Recommended Email Addresses:

Already Have Gmail? Add Your Custom Domain Email
Use your custom domain email in your existing Gmail account

If you already use Gmail (like [email protected]) and want to send/receive emails from your custom domain (like [email protected]) without switching email providers, you can add it to your Gmail account.

⚠️ Important Prerequisites:

  • You must first purchase Google Workspace (Step 3 above) to create the email address
  • Your custom domain must be verified in Google Workspace
  • The custom email address (e.g., [email protected]) must already exist in Google Workspace

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1

Open Gmail Settings

In your personal Gmail account ([email protected]), click the gear icon → "See all settings"

2

Go to "Accounts and Import" Tab

Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab at the top

3

Add Another Email Address

Under "Send mail as", click "Add another email address"

4

Enter Your Custom Email Details

  • Name: Your name (e.g., "Daniel - UandIbuilt")
  • Email address: [email protected]
  • ✅ Check "Treat as an alias"
5

Configure SMTP Settings

SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com

Port: 587

Username: [email protected]

Password: Your Google Workspace password

✅ Check "Secured connection using TLS"

6

Verify Your Email Address

Google will send a verification code to [email protected]. Check your Google Workspace inbox and enter the code.

7

Set as Default (Optional)

Back in Gmail settings, click "make default" next to [email protected] to always send from your professional email

✅ What This Achieves:

  • Send emails from [email protected] using your familiar Gmail interface
  • Receive emails sent to [email protected] in your Google Workspace inbox
  • Keep using [email protected] for personal emails
  • Switch between email addresses when composing
  • Professional appearance with custom domain email

🔐 Troubleshooting "Password Incorrect" Error:

If you get a password error, you need to create an App Password:

  1. Go to your Google Account → Security
  2. Enable 2-Step Verification (if not already enabled)
  3. Go to "App passwords" (search for it)
  4. Generate a new app password for "Mail"
  5. Use this 16-character password instead of your regular password in Step 5
Need Help?

If you need assistance with domain or email setup, most registrars and email providers offer 24/7 support. You can also reach out through the Manus support portal.