This guide will walk you through adding a Skysnag DMARC CNAME record using Registro.br’s DNS management system. Once configured, Skysnag will manage your DMARC policies, protecting your domain from phishing and email fraud while ensuring email security compliance.

Note: To successfully apply the instructions below, you must have a Skysnag account. If you haven’t created one yet, click here to do so.

Step 1: Log in to Your Registro.br Account

1. Visit the Registro.br website.
2. Log in with your account credentials.
3. In the Domains section, find and select the domain you want to configure.

Step 2: Access the DNS Management Section

1. Once you’ve selected your domain, click on Manage DNS or DNS Settings to enter the DNS configuration page.
2. You will now be able to view and manage your DNS records for the domain.

Step 3: Add the CNAME Record for DMARC

1. In the DNS management page, click on Add New Record or New Entry.
2. Choose CNAME as the record type.
3. Enter the following details:

• Name/Host: Enter _dmarc (this is for DMARC purposes).
• Target/Points to: Enter {your-domain-name}.protect._d.skysnag.com. Replace {your-domain-name} with your actual domain name, for example: example.com.protect._d.skysnag.com.
• TTL: Leave the default setting or set it to Automatic for faster propagation.

1. Click Save or Add Record to create the CNAME record.

Step 4: Wait for DNS Propagation

1. After saving the CNAME record, DNS propagation may take a few minutes up to 24 hours.

Step 5: Verify the Skysnag CNAME Record

1. Log in to your Skysnag dashboard.
2. Find the domain where you added the CNAME record.
3. Click the Verify button to confirm that the Skysnag DMARC CNAME record is properly configured.
4. Once verified, Skysnag will manage your DMARC policies and email security, providing regular reports on email security status.

Troubleshooting Tips

• CNAME Record Not Propagating? Ensure that the CNAME record values are correctly entered, and allow up to 24 hours for full DNS propagation.
• Existing DMARC TXT Record Conflict? If you have an existing DMARC TXT record, consider removing or updating it to avoid conflicts with the new Skysnag CNAME record.
• Need Help from Registro.br? Registro.br provides customer support and an extensive help section to assist with DNS management and troubleshooting.

By following these steps, you’ve successfully added the Skysnag DMARC CNAME record to your domain using Registro.br. Skysnag will now manage your DMARC policies and email security, ensuring your domain is protected from phishing and email fraud.

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