How to Setup Email with Unified Layer (Bluehost/HostGator) - Complete DNS Guide 2026

Free email forwarding setup guide for Unified Layer (Bluehost/HostGator). Configure MX, TXT, and SPF records. Send and receive email from your custom domain in minutes.

Forward Email Team
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Forward Email TeamVerified
Published
11/24/25
Time to read
Less than 5 minutes
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Step 1

Go to Unified Layer (Bluehost/HostGator) → log in → DNS settings
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Step 2

Add these records to yourdomain.com: and click Verify
NameTypePriorityValue
NoneMX10mx1.forwardemail.net
NoneMX10mx2.forwardemail.net
NoneTXTNoneforward-email=user@gmail.com
Need a TTL value? Make it as close to 3600 (60 minutes) as possible.
Need to configure more aliases on the free plan?
See Options A to G in our FAQ
Verify