Adding Domains - OnePoundEmail Docs

You can add as many domains as you like to your OnePoundEmail account. This guide walks you through the process using the OnePoundEmail control panel.

Before You Start

Before adding a domain, make sure you have:

A registered domain name (purchased from any domain registrar).
Access to your domain's DNS settings at your registrar.
Your OnePoundEmail control panel login details.

Adding a Domain

Log in to the OnePoundEmail control panel.
In the left sidebar, click Domains.
Click Add Domain.
Enter your domain name (e.g. yourdomain.com) and click Add.
The domain will appear in your domain list. You can now create email accounts for it.

Adding a domain here does not automatically update your DNS. You still need to point your domain's MX records to OnePoundEmail before email will work.

Pointing Your DNS to OnePoundEmail

Once the domain is added in the panel, log in to your domain registrar and add or update the following DNS records:

MX Records

Type   Host   Value                             Priority
MX     @      server.hostname.net               10
MX     @      server-relay.hostname.net         20

SPF Record

Type   Host   Value
TXT    @      v=spf1 include:mxroute.com ~all

DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate fully. Email may not work immediately after updating your records.

Verifying Your Domain

After DNS propagation, you can verify your setup is correct by checking:

Send a test email to an address on the domain and confirm it is received.
Use an online MX lookup tool to confirm your MX records are pointing correctly.
Check the DNS section of the control panel to review your SPF and DKIM records.

Once DNS is set up and propagated, your domain is ready to send and receive email through OnePoundEmail.