How to Add Skysnag DMARC to Your DNS – Comprehensive DNS Provider Setup Guide

This guide will help you add a Skysnag DMARC CNAME record using Hover’s DNS management system. Once set up, Skysnag will handle your DMARC policies, protecting your domain and improving email security.

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 Hover Account

Visit the Hover website.
Log in using your account credentials.
From your account dashboard, click on Domains to view the list of domains you manage.

Step 2: Access the DNS Management Section

Select the domain you want to manage by clicking on it.
Once in the domain settings, click the DNS tab to access the DNS management page, where you can add, modify, or delete DNS records.

Step 3: Add the CNAME Record for DMARC

On the DNS management page, scroll down to the Add a Record section and click the Add button.
In the record form, enter the following details:
- Type: Select CNAME from the dropdown menu.
- Hostname: Enter _dmarc (this is for DMARC configuration).
- Target/Value: Enter {your-domain-name}.protect._d.skysnag.com. Replace {your-domain-name} with your actual domain, e.g., example.com.protect._d.skysnag.com.
- TTL: Leave the default setting or choose Automatic for faster propagation.
Once the details are entered, click Save to add the CNAME record.

Step 4: Wait for DNS Propagation

After adding the CNAME record, DNS propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours.

Step 5: Verify the Skysnag CNAME Record

Log in to your Skysnag dashboard.
Navigate to the domain where you added the CNAME record.
Click the Verify button to confirm that the Skysnag DMARC CNAME record is correctly configured.
Once verified, Skysnag will automatically manage your DMARC policies and provide email security reports.

Troubleshooting Tips

CNAME Record Not Propagating? Double-check the record details and allow up to 24 hours for full DNS propagation.
Existing DMARC TXT Record Conflict? If you already have a DMARC TXT record, consider removing or updating it to avoid conflicts with the new Skysnag CNAME record.
Need Help from Hover? Hover provides customer support and an extensive help center to assist you with DNS configuration issues.

By following these steps, you have successfully added the Skysnag DMARC CNAME record to your domain in Hover. Skysnag will now manage your DMARC policies and email security, helping protect your domain from phishing and email fraud.