Email DNS Records Setup Guide

Setting up email requires specific DNS records to ensure proper delivery and security. Here's how to configure essential email-related DNS records for your domain.

MX Records (Mail Exchange) MX records direct email traffic to the correct mail servers. To add MX records:

1. Navigate to DNS Settings
2. Click Add Record
3. Select MX as Type
4. Enter @ in Host field
5. Add Priority number (0-255)
6. Input mail server URL in Data field
7. Save changes

Authentication Records (DKIM & SPF) These TXT records prevent email spoofing:

DKIM Setup:

• Select TXT as record Type
• Enter provider's host information
• Paste DKIM value in Data field

SPF Setup:

• Choose TXT as record Type
• Use @ in Host field
• Add SPF record starting with "v=spf1"

DMARC Configuration DMARC helps prevent spam filtering:

1. Select TXT as record Type
2. Enter "_dmarc" in Host field
3. Add DMARC policy in Data field
4. Save record

SRV Records For service connections, gather these details from your provider:

• Service name (e.g., _smtp)
• Protocol (e.g., _tcp)
• Priority number
• Weight value
• Port number
• Target URL

To add SRV record:

1. Choose SRV as Type
2. Enter service._protocol in Host
3. Add Priority if provided
4. Input "Weight Port Target" in Data field
5. Save changes

Common Troubleshooting Tips:

• Verify record syntax
• Check for duplicate records
• Allow 24-48 hours for propagation
• Confirm provider requirements
• Ensure proper formatting

For preset configurations, many providers offer automatic setup tools for popular services like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zoho Mail.

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