This article outlines the necessary steps for connecting your domain's SPF and DKIM records to Valimail Align. This approach streamlines the process of connecting Align with your DNS host, eliminating the need for manually publishing records in your external DNS zone.
To ensure your emails are properly authenticated and to avoid any potential deliverability issues, follow this guide to preconfigure your sending services in Valimail Align before pointing the SPF and DKIM records to Valimail.
Point the SPF record to Valimail Align
Point the SPF record to Valimail Align
Go to app.valimail.com and log into your Align account.
Click on DOMAINS.
Click on the Domain Name that you want to connect.
Click on the SPF Record button.
Click on the link under Recommended: Connect Automatically.
Click Continue.
Log into your DNS Host account.
If we detect an existing SPF record we will present the proposed changes. After reviewing them click on Okay, Continue.
Click Done.
Point the DKIM record to Valimail Align
Point the DKIM record to Valimail Align
Go to app.valimail.com and log into your Align account.
Click on DOMAINS.
Click on the Domain Name that you want to connect.
Click on the DKIM Record button.
Click on the link under Recommended: Connect Automatically.
Click Continue.
Log into your DNS Host account.
Click Done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not seeing the option to Connect Automatically?
Why am I not seeing the option to Connect Automatically?
The option to automatically connect is not available if your domain is hosted by a DNS provider that doesn't support this feature. You can still manually publish the SPF and DKIM records in your external DNS by following the video guide here.
I don't have access to the external DNS, can I forward these instructions to my admin?
I don't have access to the external DNS, can I forward these instructions to my admin?
Yes, you can! When you get to the step where you need to log into the DNS Host account, you are given the option to forward the login to someone else. Share the link with your DNS admin, and he can continue the process with Steps 7-9.
After following these steps the domain configuration page still shows the DMARC Record as not being configured. Should I be concerned?
After following these steps the domain configuration page still shows the DMARC Record as not being configured. Should I be concerned?
This is expected when making changes in the external DNS. It may take anywhere from a few minutes to maybe an hour for the change to propagate.