My setup currently consists of a unmanaged server to run my site, databases, and more. I'd like to buy a separate email host such as one of GoDaddy's plans to send out my XenForo forum emails. How can I do this so the smtp information I enter in XenForo sends the emails from <name>@<mydomain.com>? As far as I can see, I just have to enter the third party service's smtp information but where's the link to my domain that makes it @<mydomain.com>? I'm really confused and want to make sure I know everything before buying.
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Carlos
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The SMTP info and domain has to be on the same server where you have your site(s) hosted. My suggestion is to buy a separate domain name to do what you're thinking of doing.
Even if I am wrong, I wouldn't recommend confusing things further by trying to do what you envision.
Even if I am wrong, I wouldn't recommend confusing things further by trying to do what you envision.
I really wouldn't want to use a different email. Would it help to know that I use afraid.org to redirect my website, set A records, MX records, etc?
Carlos
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It's possible, but you'd have to know which record is for which. Something I do not have knowledge in. However, some off-site services either give you 'A records' info for you to fill to use the domain for a specific reason. For example, to use a domain name on a blog service such as Tumblr, you need this A record info. So, look for a service you're comfortable putting your e-mails with, look for instructions - and you should be on your way. 
Carlos
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Now, all you gotta do is fill in the "ix2013@domain.com" in the ACP and you're set. Every time someone wants to contact you via the forum... it goes straight to that address.
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