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Email Setup & Business Email Hosting

Professional email on your own domain for Auckland and NZ small businesses.

We set up and manage business email on your domain, configure DNS, and make sure it works on all your devices. Ideal if you want a smooth, low stress setup handled locally.

Already working with us on web design Auckland or website design Auckland? We can bundle email setup with your website project.

What we set up for you

We handle the technical setup so you can use simple, branded addresses like info@yourbusiness.co.nz.

Business email on your domain (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or cPanel hosting email)
Mailbox creation, aliases and forwarders
DNS records for email deliverability (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Webmail access and settings
Email on phone, tablet, laptop and desktop
Basic security and spam filtering configuration

You keep full ownership of your domain and email accounts. We help you set it up, document it, and you control it long term.

Email setup & hosting options

Select the option that matches where you are now. Pricing can be finalised in a written proposal.

Starter Setup

Most common

Ideal for new businesses that need 1 to 3 professional email addresses on their own domain.

• 1 domain • 1 to 3 inboxes • One time setup fee

Migration & Cleanup

Gmail to 365, etc

Move from free Gmail or old hosting email to a modern system with minimal disruption for your team.

• Up to 10 inboxes • Email + contact migration • DNS tidy up

Managed Email Hosting

Ongoing

We stay on as your point of contact for new staff, inbox changes, and light support each month.

• Monthly support • Add or remove users • Priority response

The selected plan is for your own reference only. We confirm scope, pricing, and platform in writing before any work starts.

How our email setup process works

We follow a structured, low risk process for Auckland and NZ businesses.

1. Quick discovery call - Understand your current setup, number of staff, and preferred platform.
2. Access & audit - Review your domain registrar, DNS, website hosting, and current inboxes.
3. Written plan - Confirm chosen platform, one time setup fee, any monthly hosting, and timelines.
4. Configuration - Set up mailboxes, DNS, security records, and test sending and receiving.
5. Device setup - Provide step by step instructions for phones and computers or assist remotely.
6. Handover - Give you admin logins, documentation, and a simple way to request future changes.

Who this is for

This service is built for real small businesses who want email that just works.

New businesses needing first branded email addresses
Trades and services still using personal Gmail or Outlook addresses
Companies that changed hosting and broke their email routing
Teams moving from cPanel email to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Business owners who want one local point of contact

Local support · Auckland & NZ

Get your business email handled for you

Tell us how many staff you have and what you are using today. We will recommend a practical setup and give you clear pricing before we start.

Help choosing Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or hosting email
Guidance on monthly licensing costs
Best practice DNS and security records
Support to reduce spam and spoofing issues

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Note: Email platform subscription fees are separate from our setup fee. We help you understand and control both.

Email setup & hosting overview

Use this as a guide to scope the right level of help. Final pricing depends on number of staff, current setup, and chosen platform.

Service	What is included	Typical business	From price (NZD)
Starter email setup	1 domain, up to 3 inboxes, basic DNS records, webmail access, simple device instructions.	New sole trader or small team getting first domain and website	One time setup from $XXX + platform fees
Migration & cleanup	Move inboxes, contacts and basic folders, verify routing, remove old records, post go live support.	Growing team moving from free Gmail or legacy hosting email	Project from $XXX + any vendor migration costs
Managed email hosting	Ongoing changes, new staff inboxes, light support, coordination with hosting or SaaS provider.	Teams that want one local contact to manage changes	Monthly from $XX per month + platform fees

Platform subscription fees for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or similar are charged separately by the provider.

Email setup & hosting FAQ

Short, practical answers to the most common questions we get from Auckland and NZ clients.

Do I need a website before I set up business email? ›

No. You only need to own your domain, for example yourbusiness.co.nz. We can set up email on the domain first, then build or redesign your website later.

Which is better for my business, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace? ›

Both are good. If you use Microsoft tools like Excel and Word heavily, Microsoft 365 is often the better fit. If your team prefers Google tools and simple browser based work, Google Workspace is usually easier. We walk through your needs and recommend one, not just sell a one size fits all option.

Can you fix email problems caused by a hosting or DNS change? ›

In many cases, yes. We review your current DNS records, check where your email should be hosted, and correct MX, SPF and related records. If another provider is involved, we coordinate with them and keep you updated in plain language.

Will I still own my accounts if you set everything up? ›

Yes. You or your business will be the owner of the domain and email platform. We help you set up secure admin access in your name and supply documentation so you are not locked in to any one person or provider.

How long does business email setup usually take? ›

For a simple new setup with a few inboxes, we can often complete it within a few business days once we have access and decisions made. Migrations with many inboxes and large mailboxes take longer, and we plan these carefully to reduce downtime.

Can you bundle email setup with a new website build? ›

Yes. If we are already building or redesigning your website, we can include email setup and basic documentation in the same project so you have one clear point of contact for everything online.