Custom email instructions don’t match Google Apps

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    alekfelstiner · Member ·

    I have tried a few times to set up a custom email with a domain I mapped to WordPress.
    These are the instructions I’m trying to follow, but they don’t actually match the current Google Apps verification interface:
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/custom-dns/

    The instructions say: “When Google asks you to verify domain ownership, you can choose either to use a CNAME record or an HTML method. You’ll be provided with a code.”

    You actually don’t get to make this choice at this point. First it asks whether you want to add a DNS record, add a meta tag, or upload an HTML file. If you try to add a DNS record, it gives you a TXT string, not a “code.” And the TXT string cannot be entered into the “verification code” field on WordPress Domains. Instead, I get an error window saying “Your Google validation string should look like this: googleffffff12345.”

    Please advise. Where do I actually get the verification code to enter in WordPress domains? Or how do I do the meta tag or HTML upload?

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    raincoaster · Member ·

    Let staff know they’ll have to update the support documents: http://support.wordpress.com/contact

    You can add a meta tag: just copy the code and put it in the spot on the Tools page for WebHooks.

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    auxclass · Member ·

    The instructions are way off in the verification area.

    In Google do the “meta” verification – paste that into the verification area:
    Dashboard >> Tools >> Tools >> Webmaster Tools Verification >> paste in the Google box.

    Then go back to Google and click on verify –

    Then you should be able to take the Google MX records and paste them in – just match the format in the start “MX 10” then past the Google record in remember the period at the end of the line – repeat changing the number for each different Google record –

    Then at least your MX records will be accepted – and they will start to propagate

    CAUTION – while I just struggled through the above I am on the wrong side of a firewall with my host in the middle of moving a site so my check email runs through my Host & ISP (they are the same and grab the email before it really gets to the internet – and sort of goofs some things up)

    But – WordPress.COM did accept and send out the MX records using the above – maybe that will help a bit until the instructions are revised –

    Took a while in Google Apps, so don’t be in a hurry

    Good luck

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    directsulphur · Member ·

    I have the same Issue,

    I registered my domain with domain.com I mapped it to my blog in
    wordpress. I registered for Goggle App. and it doesnt verify for
    some reason no luck to get a response from Domain.com.
    Can you please advise me how to set up my doamin linked to word
    press with google app. for access my own domain emails

    Rgds
    BEN A

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    sivletto · Member ·

    Thank you auxclass!

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    kgal1298 · Member ·

    Thank you Auxclass. That helped I was having the hardest time figuring that out until I found this strand. Thanks.

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