In this article, we'll walk you through setting the DNS records for Professional Email on your WordPress.com domain.
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Titan needs you to verify domain ownership and activate email services by setting MX records & TXT records. |
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Professional Email is a WordPress.com service that is powered by Titan. Follow these steps to start sending and receiving emails with your account.
1. Log in to your <WordPress.com account>, navigate to Switch Sites, click on the appropriate site
2. In the sidebar, click on Upgrades -> Domains
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3. Now click on the Ellipsis icon for more options
4. Scroll down, expand and click on Manage DNS
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5. At the top right corner of your screen, click on Add a record
6. Now add the following values for the first MX record (omitting the quotes):
- Type: MX
- Name (Optional): No changes required
- Handled by: "mx1.titan.email"
- Priority: "10"
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7. Similarly, add the following values for the second MX record (omitting the quotes):
- Type: MX
- Name (Optional): No changes required
- Handled by: "mx2.titan.email"
- Priority: "20"
8. Now add a TXT/SPF record by adding the below mentioned values (omitting the quotes):
- Type: TXT
- Name (Optional): No changes required
- Text: "v=spf1 include:spf.titan.email ~all"
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Done! Professional Email at your WordPress.com domain is ready to send and receive emails.
MX and SPF settings:
| Priority | Host | Points to | TTL |
| 10 | @ | mx1.titan.email | 1 hour/ 3600 seconds |
| 20 | @ | mx2.titan.email | 1 hour/ 3600 seconds |
| Record Type | Host | Value | TTL |
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 include:spf.titan.email ~all | 1 hour/ 3600 seconds |
If you need any further assistance, feel free to knock on our door by writing to us at support@titan.email.
We look forward to having you onboard! :)