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Domain Setup & Email Authentication

How Domain Setup Works


Step 1: Connect Your Domain

Users bring their own domain(s) to Mission Inbox. No need to purchase domains through the platform.


Step 2: Auto-Push DNS Records

Mission Inbox automatically pushes the required DNS records to your domain registrar. Supported auto-push providers:

  • Cloudflare — 1-click DNS automation
  • GoDaddy — 1-click DNS automation
  • Spaceship — 1-click DNS automation


For other registrars, DNS records can be configured manually using the provided values.


Step 3: Start Sending

Once DNS propagation completes, the domain is authenticated and ready to send. MI Shield protection is active from day 1.


Email Authentication Protocols


SPF (Sender Policy Framework)

Specifies which servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. Prevents spoofing and improves deliverability.


DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)

Adds a cryptographic signature to outbound emails. Verifies the email was sent from an authorized server and wasn't modified in transit.


DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance)

Tells receiving servers how to handle emails that fail SPF and DKIM checks. Mission Inbox configures DMARC policies to protect your domain from spoofing.


DNS Health Monitoring


Mission Inbox continuously monitors DNS configuration:

  • Automatic detection of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC issues
  • Alerts when DNS records are misconfigured or missing
  • Proactive notifications before deliverability is impacted
  • Real-time DNS health dashboard


Dedicated IPs


Every Mission Inbox customer receives dedicated IP addresses:

  • 2-3 dedicated IPs depending on volume
  • Automatic IP warmup for new IPs
  • Separate IPs per workload type (Sales, Marketing, Transactional, Financial)


Setup Time


Provider

Setup Method

Time

Cloudflare

1-click auto-push

<5 minutes

GoDaddy

1-click auto-push

<5 minutes

Other registrars

Manual DNS configuration

15-30 minutes


Per-Domain Pricing (Pro Plan)


On the Pro plan, additional domains beyond what's included are $2 per domain connected.


Key Points


  • Users do NOT buy domains through Mission Inbox — they bring their own
  • DNS setup is automated for Cloudflare and GoDaddy
  • SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are all configured automatically
  • Dedicated IPs are included with every plan (2-3 IPs)
  • DNS health is monitored continuously with proactive alerts
  • Setup takes less than 5 minutes with supported registrars

Updated on: 27/02/2026

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