How to Configure Microsoft 365 Email for Your Domain Print

Steps to Configure:

1. Sign Up for Microsoft 365

   • Visit Microsoft 365 and create an account.

2. Verify Your Domain

   • Go to Admin Center > Settings > Domains.
   • Add your domain and follow the instructions to verify it using a TXT record in cPanel > Zone Editor.

3. Add Microsoft 365 MX Records

   • Go to Zone Editor and add the following:
      

     Priority: 0, Value: <your-domain>.mail.protection.outlook.com

4. Add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records

   • SPF Record:
      

     v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all
   • DKIM Record:
     Enable DKIM from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
   • DMARC Record:
      

     v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc-reports@yourdomain.com

5. Test Email Services

   • Send and receive a test email to confirm your configuration.