Is it possible to upgrade a @gmail.com account to a Google Apps for Business account so that I can still have push when using the native mail app in iOS?
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Upgrade @gmail.com account to Google Apps for push?
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dictoresno
macrumors 601
I think the answer is no. I think you need your own domain name to use for Google Apps for Business. I don't think you can use your gmail address.
dictoresno
macrumors 601
i thought that was just an option for business users. couldve sworn you would be able to upgrade your regular gmail to business to get the push but i guess not.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/apps/control-panel/gGcXhF-uAVA
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=53929
Looks like they make it fairly simple to purchase and configure a domain if you use one of their partners:
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=59184&topic=14864&ctx=topic
Looks like they make it fairly simple to purchase and configure a domain if you use one of their partners:
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=59184&topic=14864&ctx=topic
Menel
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You can register a domain name. $8-12/yr
Sign up for Google Apps for Business. $5/mo
Forward your old @gmail account to your @domainname.
BrianBaughn
macrumors G4
I'm a proponent of controlling ones own email address. If you purchase a domain name you can own it for life (or the end of the internet, whichever comes first) and decide who will host your email. I did it way back when @home became @comcast.
Menel
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Same. I did it way back, when my school pulled my .edu 🙁
Hosted on a friend's colo for awhile.
Then hosted on another friend's colo, while forwarding and sending from @me.com account.
When Apple pulled that ability, ported into free Google Apps.
I already have an Outlook.com setup, some of the DNS configured, just not fully configured yet. It'll likely be my next stop when I stop being lazy. Probably be a next holidays type thing, since have a couple family members I will need to migrate.