MailmanLists

FAQ

How do I create DNS records for my list's domain?

When you order a list using your own domain name, new DNS records are needed so that your mailing-list emails get delivered to our Mailman servers.

The data that needs to be entered into your records can be found in your Account.

Adding the records is commonly done on your web-hosting company's website. You can login to your account there and find a link to something like 'Domain Manager', or 'Custom DNS Records'.

The records you will need to add are:

Below are examples illustrating the DNS entries for the domain: lists.example.com. The data that needs to be entered into your records can be found in your Account under: Lists > Check DNS

Examples only. Not for use.

.example.com

(3600 seconds = 1 hour)

.example.com

.example.com

(for SPF)

.example.com

(for DMARC)

.example.com

When your DNS records have been added and have propagated around the world (which can take a couple of hours) we can then create the SSL certificate for your list, plus add a key for one more record:

Although not essential for your list to function, a DKIM record will help prevent your list emails getting tagged as spam.

(for DKIM)

.example.com