Setting up MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and forwarding are crucial steps in this process. You need all four records for your email account to function well. Here's a simple guide to help you get started.
Note: For Done-For-You or Pre-warmed domains from Instantly, the DNS records will be configured automatically.
Set up MX Record
MX Records is known for directing emails to you, without them no emails will arrive. Setting up the MX Record is critical - you should refer to your email provider's official documentation for the latest information.
Set up SPF record
SPF Record specifies authorized domains to send emails. It's a protocol that helps email servers verify that the sender of an email is who they claim to be. This helps reduce spam and phishing attempts, and it can improve your email deliverability.
Set up DKIM record
DKIM Record adds a signature to emails, making them easier to trace and preventing spoofing.
Set up DMARC record
DMARC Record authenticates emails, letting the world know they were sent from a legitimate source. To set up your DMARC, you may use this in different ways.
Note: Please configure DKIM and SPF before configuring DMARC.
DKIM and SPF should be authenticating messages for at least 48 hours before turning on DMARC.
How do I test DNS records?
You can click Test domain setup in your Instantly Email Accounts dashboard to verify if your DNS records are set up properly.
You may also use third-party tools to test your DNS records.
Set up Domain Forwarding
Setting up the forwarding is optional which means that it forwards the new domains to your main domain. This can be done in your Domain Settings Provider.
To set up forwarding for Done-For-You/Pre-warmed domains purchased from Instantly, please go to the billing page --> Email accounts & Domains, select the domains, and update or add the forwarding domain.
