DNS settings for a particular registrar like Cloudflare or Namecheap? Set up a custom domain for email aliases Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG DNS settings for a particular registrar like Cloudflare or Namecheap? To set up a custom domain for email aliases, you effectively need to hand over the "mail delivery" instructions of your domain to your alias service (like SimpleLogin or Addy.io ). Below is the step-by-step walkthrough for the two most common registrars. For this example, we will use SimpleLogin values, but the process is identical for Addy.io (just swap the values they provide you). 1. The "Big Five" Records Before you start, log in to your alias service and go to Custom Domains > Add Domain. They will give you five specific records to copy. They usually look like this: Record Type Host/Name Value/Points To Priority TXT @ sl-verification=xxxxx... N/A MX (1) @ mx1.simplelogin.co. 10 MX (2) @ mx2.simplelogin.co. 20 SPF (...
Custom Email Domain for Aliases Make it more professional Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG How to set up a custom domain for email aliases Setting up a custom domain (like @yourname.com) for email aliases is a "pro-tier" move for privacy. It gives you complete portability : if you ever decide to leave a service like SimpleLogin or Addy.io , you can just point your domain to a new provider and all your aliases will still work. Here is how to set it up. 1. Choose Your Alias Provider Most people choose between SimpleLogin (best if you already use Proton) or Addy.io (excellent open-source option). SimpleLogin: Included with Proton Mail paid plans, or available standalone. Addy.io: Very flexible; requires a "Lite" plan (about $1/month) to use a custom domain. 2. The Setup Process Regardless of the service you choose, the technical steps are nearly identical: Step A: Buy a Domain If you don't have one, ...