Step-By-Step Guide to Adding DNS Records for Your Custom Branded Email Domain with Cloudflare
1. Access Cloudflare:
Log into your Cloudflare account.
2. Choose the Domain:
Select the domain you wish to configure.
3. Access DNS Records:
At the top of the page, click the 'DNS' tab and then 'Records'.
4. Add a New Record:
Select 'Add Record'.
5. Set Record Type to CNAME:
From the 'Type' dropdown field, choose 'CNAME'.
6. Add Generated Host:
In the 'Name' field, input the Host that was generated in the dashboard.
Note: Additional information on generating the host is in the primary article.
7. Input Generated Value:
In the 'Target' field, input the Value that was generated in the dashboard.
Note: Additional information on generating the Value is in the primary article.
8. Save Your Record:
Review all the fields to ensure they're correct, then select 'Save'. Repeat this process two more times to ensure all three CNAME records have been added.
9. Validate:
Once completed, navigate back to your dashboard and select 'Validate'. If the CNAME records were entered correctly, you should be all set to continue with your custom branded email domain in the dashboard. Refer back to the primary article to finish setting up your custom branded email domain.
Note: The configuration process may vary if your domain is hosted by a provider other than Cloudflare. Please consult your provider's support documentation or contact their support team for precise instructions.