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Cloudflare DNS Tutorial

If you manage your DNS records through Cloudflare, please follow the below instructions to get started with OnePoundEmail.

Step 1: Log in to your Cloudflare dashboard.

Step 2: Click on the domain you want to manage.

Step 3: Delete any pre-existing MX records (if applicable).

Step 4: Locate your new DNS records in DirectAdmin.

Access your DirectAdmin account and locate the “DNS Management” page in the navigation bar or search menu.

Step 5: Copy your MX records to Cloudflare.

These records will look something like:

  • mx safari.mxrouting.net 10
  • mx safari-relay.mxrouting.net 20

Step 6: Copy your SPF record to Cloudflare.

Step 7: Copy your DKIM record to Cloudflare.

When copying your DKIM record from DirectAdmin to Cloudflare, ensure you don't include any quotations as Cloudflare will autofill these upon saving the record

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