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This guide will walk you through how to properly add DNS records for your custom branded email domain within NameCheap.

These instructions will help you validate your domain after generating the CNAME records within the dashboard for the custom email domain.

What You Need to Set Up Your Custom Email Domain

Before you can begin this process, make sure you have access to the following:

A NameCheap account <a href="https://www.namecheap.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Click Here to login to your domain account)</a>

Ability to create a CNAME record in NameCheap DNS settings <a href="https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/9646/2237/how-to-create-a-cname-record-for-your-domain/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Click Here for instructions to access DNS settings)</a>

- A NameCheap account <a href="https://www.namecheap.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Click Here to login to your domain account)</a> 
- Ability to create a CNAME record in NameCheap DNS settings <a href="https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/9646/2237/how-to-create-a-cname-record-for-your-domain/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Click Here for instructions to access DNS settings)</a>

How to Add DNS Records for Your Custom Email Domain

From the left navigation, click on Domain List.

Find the domain you want to use. Then, click Manage next to it.

In the Host field, enter the Host that was generated in the dashboard.

In the Value field, enter the Value that was generated in the dashboard.

Select TTL (the default is recommended).

If everything appears correct, select “Green Checkmark (Save Changes)”. Repeat the process two more times so all three CNAME records have been added.

1. Log in to your NameCheap account.
 
2. From the left navigation, click on Domain List.
 
3. Find the domain you want to use. Then, click Manage next to it.
 
4. Click Advanced DNS.
 
5. Find and click + ADD NEW RECORD.
 
6. Select CNAME from the dropdown.
 
7. In the Host field, enter the Host that was generated in the dashboard.
 
8. In the Value field, enter the Value that was generated in the dashboard.
 
9. Select TTL (the default is recommended).
 
10. If everything appears correct, select “Green Checkmark (Save Changes)”. Repeat the process two more times so all three CNAME records have been added.

With this process complete, you can now navigate back to your dashboard and Validate. If the CNAME records were input correctly, you should be all set to continue with your custom branded email domain in the dashboard!