This guide will walk you through how to properly add DNS records for your custom branded email domain within Ionos.
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:
an Ionos account
the ability to create CNAME records in Ionos DNS settings
How to Add DNS Records for Your Custom Email Domain
Navigate to the Domains section of the Control Panel.
Find your desired domain and click the gear icon underneath Actions. Select DNS.
Click Add Record. Select CNAME and enter the three records generated within the dashboard.
Save your changes and verify that the three records match the ones in the dashboard.
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!