Use Hushmail with GoDaddy

Note: These instructions are for customers who are using their own website/domain name, like yourpractice.com, which they have registered through GoDaddy.

To send and receive email with your Hushmail account, you need to update your DNS records in GoDaddy. DNS records help direct your email correctly and reduce the chances your messages will end up in spam. Follow these steps to update your MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in GoDaddy.

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Getting started

  1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account.
  2. On the left panel, click on Domain.
  3. Under your domain info on the main page, click on Manage DNS.
  4. To create a new record, click Add New Record.


Add 2 MX records

  1. Click Add New Record with:
  2. Click Add another value, then repeat with:
  3. Click Save.
  4. Delete any other MX records.


Add an SPF record

  1. Click Add New Record with:
    • Type: TXT
    • Name: @
    • Content: v=spf1 include:_spf.hushmail.com -all
    • TTL: 1/2 Hour
  2. Click Save.


Add a DKIM record

  1. Click Add Record with:
  2. Click Save.



Add a DMARC record

  1. Click Add Record with:
    • Type: TXT
    • Name: _DMARC
    • Value: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100
    • TTL: 1/2 Hour
  2. Click Save.


Note: After updating your DNS records, it may take some time for the changes to take effect. After 15 minutes, use our DNS checking tool to ensure everything is pointing in the right direction. If you continue need help, please contact our Customer Care Team.

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