When you get Microsoft 365 accounts on GoDaddy, the setup is different for the accounts that is bought directly from Microsoft. You won't be able to access all the features in Microsoft Admin, instead, your SMTP email settings will be on GoDaddy.
SMTP Setup
SMTP setup involves configuring the necessary parameters to enable the seamless transmission of email between servers.
This SMTP setup ensures efficient and secure delivery of emails across networks, enabling reliable communication through electronic mail.
Here are the steps of how to enable the SMTP for Microsoft 365/Outlook bought on GoDaddy.
Go to your GoDaddy account and navigate to your Email Dashboard.
Scroll down to Account Information and select Advanced Settings.
Enable STMP Authentication.
Once you're done, select Continue.
Add DKIM Record
After setting up the SMTP, you will proceed to add DKIM records to your domain.
Here are the steps to add DKIM Record.
Generate DKIM link through this link.
Click the domain you want to generate the record.
A pop-up window will appear, click Create DKIM Keys.
Copy the CNAME-type records into your GoDaddy domain.
Go back to the same page and enable DKIM.
Go to DNS Records and click Add.
Paste the copied CNAME-type records and click Add Record.
Go to your Microsoft page and toggle to Enable.
Add DMARC Record
Now that the DKIM has been enabled, you may now proceed on how to add DMARC Record. Follow the steps below to do this.
You can generate DMARC with third-party tools like Dmarcian or EasyDmarc. You can also copy the record for the minimum policy.
Type: TXT
Name: _dmarc
Value: v=DMARC1;p=none;sp=none;pct=100;rua=mailto:[email protected];ruf=mailto:[email protected];ri=86400;aspf=s;adkim=s;fo=1
Set the TTL to the lowest possible.
Click 'Add Record.'
You can verify your records through this link.
Note: For rua and ruf tags in the Value Field, replace [email protected] with your email address.