What Are My Email DNS Settings?
Email DNS records help guide your email to the correct location while following any additional rules you have in place for your email.
- MX (Mail Exchange) records are used to create a mail route for a domain name.
- CNAME (Canonical Name) records can create an alias for the domain and allow traffic for the domain name to be redirected elsewhere.
- TXT (Text) Records have several functions. One common function is to use the TXT record to create a Sender Policy Framework or SPF. SPF Records help stop email spammers from forging the From fields in an email.
Locate your email product below to view the DNS settings you need to set up your email. To learn more about DNS, visit What is DNS?.
In this article, we will discuss:
- Google Workspace
- Hosted Exchange
- Microsoft 365
- Professional Email and Professional Email Plus
- Review
Google Workspace
Google Workspace is a suite of Google applications that brings together essential services to help businesses. When setting up Google Workspace, you may need to set up your MX records in Account Manager if you want to use Gmail.
Visit Getting Started with Google Workspace for help.
Hosted Exchange
If you need to update the email DNS settings for your Hosted Exchange, visit How Do I Get Started with Microsoft Hosted Exchange?.
Microsoft 365
To enable your Microsoft 365 email and connect it to your external domain, you must update your DNS records at your hosting provider. Visit What are the Required DNS Settings for Microsoft 365 Email? for your settings.
Professional Email and Professional Email Plus
With Professional Email and Professional Email Plus, you have a professional email address using your own customized domain name. Before you can begin sending and receiving emails, you may need to update your DNS settings.
Visit Cloud Mail DNS Settings for more information.
Instructions not working?
You may have a different version of professional mail. To determine your email version, see How Do I Determine My Email Platform?.
Webmail version 7.1.2 DNS Settings
For Professional Email Purchased from Network Solutions
MX Record
| Field | Setting |
|---|---|
| Mail Record | mx1.netsolmail.net |
| Priority | 10 |
CNAME Records
| Alias | Host Name |
|---|---|
| mail.domain.ext.netsolmail.net | |
| smtp | smtp.domain.ext.netsolmail.net |
| autodiscover | autodiscover.hostingplatform.com |
TXT/SPF Record
| Host | Text |
|---|---|
| @ (None) | v=spf1 include:spf.registeredsite.com ~all |
SRV Record
| Service | Priority | Weight | Port | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _AUTODISCOVER._TCP | 10 | 10 | 443 | AUTODISCOVER.HOSTINGPLATFORM.COM |
For Professional Email Purchased from Web.com Before June 13, 2025
MX Record
| Field | Setting |
|---|---|
| Mail Record | mx.myregisteredsite.com |
| Priority | 10 |
CNAME Records
| Alias | Host Name |
|---|---|
| mail.domain.ext.webcommail.com | |
| smtp | smtp.domain.ext.webcommail.com |
| autodiscover | autodiscover.hostingplatform.com |
TXT/SPF Record
| Host | Text |
|---|---|
| @ (None) | v=spf1 include:spf.registeredsite.com ~all |
SRV Record
| Service | Priority | Weight | Port | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _AUTODISCOVER._TCP | 10 | 10 | 443 | autodiscover.hostingplatform.com |
For Professional Email Purchased from Register.com Before July 25, 2025
MX Record
| Field | Setting |
|---|---|
| Mail Record | mx.myregisteredsite.com |
| Priority | 10 |
CNAME Records
| Alias | Host Name |
|---|---|
| mail.domain.ext.registermail.net | |
| smtp | smtp.domain.ext.registermail.net |
| autodiscover | autodiscover.hostingplatform.com |
TXT/SPF Record
| Host | Text |
|---|---|
| @ (None) | v=spf1 include:spf.registeredsite.com ~all |
SRV Record
| Service | Priority | Weight | Port | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _AUTODISCOVER._TCP | 10 | 10 | 443 | AUTODISCOVER.HOSTINGPLATFORM.COM |
Review
In the actual configuration settings of your email DNS, you actually make sure that your emails route and get secured appropriately. With the MX, CNAME, and TXT records, you can set up a reliable route for your mail, establish your domain aliases, and even obtain SPF that keeps spammers from playing with your system against email spoofing. In whichever option you choose between Google Workspace or Business Email, such DNS settings will provide you with management over your email.