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

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 IWantMyName Account

1. Visit the IWantMyName website.
2. Log in using your account credentials.
3. From your account dashboard, go to the Domains section and select the domain you want to manage.

Step 2: Access the DNS Management Section

1. In the Domains section, select the domain you want to configure.
2. Click on Manage DNS to access the DNS settings for your domain.

Step 3: Add the CNAME Record for DMARC

1. In the DNS management page, scroll down to the DNS Records section.
2. Click Add DNS Record and choose CNAME as the record type.
3. Enter the following details:
   • Type: Select CNAME.
   • Host/Name: Enter _dmarc (this is the subdomain for DMARC purposes).
   • Points to/Target: 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: Set this to Automatic or leave the default value.
4. Once all details are entered, click Add DNS Record to save the CNAME record.

Step 4: Wait for DNS Propagation

• After adding the CNAME record, allow time for DNS propagation, which may take anywhere from a few minutes 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 ensure the Skysnag DMARC CNAME record is correctly configured.
4. Once verified, Skysnag will automatically manage your DMARC policies and begin generating email security reports.

Troubleshooting Tips

• CNAME Record Not Propagating? Ensure the CNAME record is entered correctly and allow up to 24 hours for full DNS propagation.
• Existing DMARC TXT Record Conflict? If you already have a DMARC TXT record, you may need to remove or update it to avoid conflicts with the new Skysnag CNAME record.
• Need Help from IWantMyName? IWantMyName offers customer support and a knowledge base to assist you with DNS configuration issues.

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

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