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DNS Setup Print

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Note: For ArkHost Hosted Email only. DirectAdmin email uses different settings.

1. MX Records

Delete existing MX records, then add:

Type Name Server Priority
MX @ mx01.arkhost.com 10
MX @ mx02.arkhost.com 20

2. SPF Record

No existing SPF: Add this TXT record:

TXT  @  v=spf1 include:spf.arkhost.com mx a -all

Existing SPF: Add include:spf.arkhost.com before the final -all

3. DKIM Setup

  1. Client Area → Hosted Email Package → DKIM → Enable
  2. Copy the generated Host and Key values
  3. Add as TXT record in DNS:
    • Name: [Host value from DKIM page]
    • Value: [Key value from DKIM page]

4. Autodiscover (Optional)

For automatic email client setup, add these CNAME records:

Name Points to
autodiscover autodiscover.arkhost.com
autoconfig autoconfig.arkhost.com

Verification

  • MX records: 2-24 hours to propagate
  • SPF/DKIM: Test with mail-tester.com
  • Autodiscover: Test email client auto-setup

Manual Client Settings

If not using autodiscover:

  • IMAP: imap.arkhost.com:993 (SSL)
  • SMTP: smtp.arkhost.com:465 (SSL)
  • Username: Full email address

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