Overview
Gmail can both display email sent to your DreamHost email address and send messages from it. This article explains how to set up each.
How do I view my DreamHost email in Gmail?
Starting January 2026, Google will no longer support the 'Check mail from other accounts' feature. See this Google support page for additional information and possible alternatives.
Google offers a service that allows you to view your DreamHost email within Gmail. You can use this service instead of forwarding your email to Gmail. See this Google support page for instructions on how to set up your DreamHost email at Google.
Additionally, only emails in your Inbox will be imported to Google (since you must use a POP connection).
How do I send DreamHost email from Gmail?
You can also add your DreamHost email address to your Gmail account to 'Send as'. This means you can log in to Gmail and send 'from' your DreamHost email address.
The email address you use must be a fully hosted email address. You cannot use a forward or garbage email address.
See this Google support page for instructions on adding your DreamHost Email to Gmail. Make sure to only use the outgoing DreamHost server of smtp.dreamhost.com.