Custom mail server domain activecampaign

To set up a custom mail server domain with ActiveCampaign, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify your domain with ActiveCampaign

1. Log in to your ActiveCampaign account and go to the "Settings" tab.
2. Click on "Domains" and then click on "Add Domain".
3. Enter your custom domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) and click "Add Domain".
4. Follow the instructions to verify your domain ownership by adding a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings.

Step 2: Set up your custom mail server domain

1. Go to your domain registrar's control panel (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and log in.
2. Find the DNS settings for your domain and add the following records:
   • A record: @ (or yourdomain.com) pointing to the IP address of your mail server (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).
   • MX record: @ (or yourdomain.com) pointing to the mail server's IP address (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).
   • TXT record: @ (or yourdomain.com) with the value v=spf1 a mx include:spf.activecampaign.com -all (this is required for SPF authentication).
3. Save the changes to your DNS settings.

Step 3: Configure your mail server

1. Set up your mail server software (e.g., Postfix, Sendmail, etc.) to use the custom domain and IP address.
2. Configure the mail server to use the ActiveCampaign API for sending and receiving emails.

Step 4: Test your custom mail server domain

1. Send a test email from your custom domain to a recipient's email address.
2. Verify that the email is delivered successfully and that the recipient can receive emails from your custom domain.

Additional tips and considerations

• Make sure to update your DNS settings to propagate the changes to all DNS servers.
• Verify that your mail server is configured correctly and that you have a valid SSL/TLS certificate installed.
• If you're using a third-party mail server, ensure that it's compatible with ActiveCampaign's API.
• Be aware that setting up a custom mail server domain may require technical expertise and may take some time to configure correctly.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up a custom mail server domain with ActiveCampaign. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!