What is the step by step process to setup a subdomain in Godaddy for email?
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What email marketers say13Marketer opinions
Marketer from Email Geeks explains that the ESP provides the settings for what is expected for the records, and GoDaddy provides the 'how'. SPF is a TXT record, DKIM could be a TXT record or a CNAME. An A record would be for tracking, but could be a CNAME on a subdomain.
Marketer from Email Geeks refers to SocketLabs documentation and states that DKIM should be a CNAME record, not a TXT record.
Email marketer from Neil Patel explains that subdomains can be used for different purposes, such as creating a separate mobile site (m.example.com) or hosting a blog (blog.example.com). For email, it can isolate your marketing emails and protect your main domain's reputation. This can be done by setting up relevant DNS records for the subdomain.
Email marketer from NameCheap explains you will need to add the necessary DNS records related to email functionality, such as MX records for incoming mail, SPF and DKIM records for authentication to prevent spoofing, and optionally a DMARC record to specify how email receivers should handle messages that fail authentication checks. These records are provided by your email hosting provider.
Marketer from Email Geeks shares a link to GoDaddy documentation on how to edit a subdomain: <https://ca.godaddy.com/help/edit-a-subdomain-19940>.
Email marketer from Reddit explains that you need to log into your Godaddy DNS settings, create a CNAME record for the subdomain, setup your DKIM record, SPF records, and DMARC records. Godaddy should have documentation to guide you through the exact steps for each type of record.
Email marketer from Reddit recommends creating a separate subdomain for sending marketing emails (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com). Then, set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for that subdomain in your GoDaddy DNS settings. This isolates your marketing email reputation from your main domain.
Email marketer from SparkPost responds that after creating the subdomain in GoDaddy, the most important steps involve configuring SPF, DKIM and DMARC to make sure your email is delivered.
Email marketer from Mailjet shares the DNS records you’ll have to add to your DNS zone to properly configure an email subdomain and authenticate your email sending: MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
Marketer from Email Geeks confirms that for a DKIM CNAME record on a subdomain, if the main domain is example.com then sub.example.com would be correct.
Email marketer from Web Hosting Talk suggests checking Godaddy's documentation: <https://www.godaddy.com/help/add-a-subdomain-19230>. It may be helpful to also look at their guides to creating DNS records.
Email marketer from StackExchange responds that for email, you need to ensure you have the correct MX records pointing to your email provider, as well as SPF and DKIM records set up correctly. These settings are typically provided by your email hosting service.
Email marketer from SendGrid explains when setting up a new subdomain for email, consider the implications of using a new IP address. Follow a proper IP warming schedule to build a positive sender reputation with ISPs.
What the experts say2Expert opinions
Expert from Word to the Wise emphasizes the importance of setting up proper authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) when creating a subdomain for email. Correct authentication is crucial for deliverability and sender reputation. She also stresses the importance of consistent sending practices after configuration to maintain a positive reputation.
Expert from Spam Resource responds that when setting up a subdomain, it's important to understand it will have its own reputation distinct from the main domain. Therefore, follow best practices for email sending and monitor the subdomain's reputation to avoid deliverability issues.
What the documentation says4Technical articles
Documentation from GoDaddy explains how to add a subdomain. Log into your GoDaddy account, go to the DNS Management page for your domain, find the Records section and select 'Add'. Choose the record type, enter the subdomain name in the 'Host' field, specify the record value, and set the TTL (Time To Live). Then save the changes.
Documentation from SocketLabs explains that setting up DKIM involves generating a DKIM key pair and adding a CNAME record to your DNS settings that points to SocketLabs' DKIM record. This verifies that your sending server is authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. You'll add the details provided by your ESP (SocketLabs) into the DNS settings for the subdomain.
Documentation from DigitalOcean explains the different DNS records, that may be required for email like A, MX, CNAME, TXT, and SRV records. A records point the subdomain to an IP address. MX records specify the mail servers responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of your domain. TXT records are used to hold SPF and DMARC records.
Documentation from RFC shares that SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records help to prevent email spoofing by specifying which mail servers are authorized to send email from your domain. You'll need to create a TXT record in your DNS settings with the appropriate SPF syntax, usually provided by your ESP.