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Quick question. How do you get a Google account with a username in format firstname@firstnamelastname.com? I would love to convert my Google account over to this format. I own a domain name that I would want to be the domain portion of the email address. Tired of using @gmail.com.

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You just need to sign up for 'Google Apps for Domains' here is the link to the free version (they try and make it difficult to find)

http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en-GB/group/index.html

You'll have to follow the instructions to make changes to your DNS etc.

Also, be aware that they recently limited the free product to 10 accounts per domain. Likely not an issue for anyone wanting to us @firstnamelastname, but others might find that information useful.

You can send and receive emails using your domain with Gmail's interface by going to Mail Settings in Gmail and then Accounts and Import. Then go through the processes of Send mail as: and Check mail using POP3:

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