How to send a newsletter from Gmail without a custom domain

Most newsletter tools ask you to buy a domain, configure DNS, and verify SPF records before you send your first email. That's a lot of overhead when all you want is to reach the people who already know you.

Letterly lets you send beautiful newsletters from the Gmail account your readers already trust — no custom domain required.

Why send from Gmail?

Your audience recognizes your email address. When a newsletter arrives from you@gmail.com instead of a no-reply address on an unfamiliar domain, open rates tend to be higher and replies actually reach your inbox.

Sending from Gmail also means:

No DNS setup — skip MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration
No domain purchase — use the address you already have
Familiar workflow — compose in a rich editor, hit send, done

What you need before you start

A Google account with Gmail
A list of contacts or subscribers
Something worth saying

That's it. No technical checklist.

Step 1: Sign in with Google

Connect your Gmail account through Google OAuth. Letterly requests permission to send emails on your behalf through the Gmail API — it does not read or store your inbox contents.

Your name, email, and profile picture come from Google automatically, so your sends look like they came from you.

Step 2: Set up your project

Create a project in Letterly and add your brand details:

Project name — shown in the email header
Logo — uploaded once, used in every send
Brand colors — applied to buttons, links, and accents

These settings make every newsletter look polished without opening a design tool.

Step 3: Import your audience

Add contacts manually, import a CSV, or organize them into lists. Letterly handles unsubscribe links automatically on every email — one click, no extra setup.

Step 4: Write and send

Use the composer to draft your newsletter. Add headings, images, buttons, and links. Preview how it looks on desktop and mobile, then send to your list.

Each send goes out through your connected Gmail account. Recipients see your real address in the From field.

When you might want a custom domain later

Sending from Gmail works great for creators, small teams, and early-stage newsletters. As you grow, you might want a custom domain for brand consistency — but it's not a prerequisite to get started.

Letterly Pro covers your whole account — unlimited projects, contacts, and collaborators on one plan.

Ready to try it?

Get started with Letterly — sign in with Google and send your first newsletter from the inbox you already use. No domain setup required.