Comments for How do I keep my email address if I change providers?

Comment from Chris on 2009-08-16

2009-08-16T16:25:27Z

Hi,
It's my understanding that Google Apps will actually allow you to keep your current email address (name & domain). Although Google Apps includes services other than email, you're not required to use these additional services. But it might be a better solution to see if your current ISP (in your case, through your friend) will allow email forwarding.
Good luck...

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Comment from Helen on 2008-01-01

2008-01-02T06:41:00Z

I want to go for google apps, but see this info' Please verify that you own XXXXXXXX.com
To start using Google Apps services, you will need to verify ownership of the domain. You can do this later, if you like.

Verify your domain ownership

We offer two methods of verification. You can either upload an HTML file with a name we specify, or you can change the CNAME record for your domain using the values we specify. Choose your preferred method below.

I am not sure what this means. could you help me please!

My case is the same as this person mentioned. I am unable to collect information from my friend. However I have the user name and password for the administrator account. I don't know how to proceed further

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Comment from Mat on 2007-11-07

2007-11-08T07:23:04Z

I've just bought myself a new domain for my family to use (although I'm sure my wife won't being something of a techno-Luddite), and discovered Google Apps. This allows you to do all the things above using a brand-new domain name - FREE! It's true, it's free. So I now have my own email address pointing to my own domain, I can set up webpages, etc etc. OK, I'm in the "free" world - and I know you recommend against it Leo - and also in the Google sphere of influence, but nevertheless, wow. Easy to set up and it's cost me all of US$40 for a 2-year domain name registration. I would definitely recommend your question-asker to check out Google Apps. It could be the answer s/he's looking for, and also allows phased transitioning like Jack Gannon recommends - and a good recommendation it is too!

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Comment from Jack Gannon on 2007-11-07

2007-11-07T21:29:41Z

If your friend owns the domain, and is on a power-trip, and is somewhat uncooperative, you may want to also consider a phased transition.

To do that, you simply maintain current operations as your friend has set them up, but at the same time, you launch a second mirror of your website at a new domain.

Gradually over time, you would advise all your current clients about your new email address, and new URL for your website.

Slowly, your new website will gain popularity, ranking, and most of your current clients will come to know about the new domain.

And then when you are satisfied with the level of traffic and business you are getting from your new website and email addresses, you can then cut relations with your so called "friend", and terminate operations within the older domain.

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