How To Configure Your DNS With Porkbun

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When connecting your domain to Maileroo, a critical step is configuring your DNS records correctly in Porkbun. This ensures your emails are authenticated, secure, and delivered with the highest possible success rate.

The video tutorial will show you exactly how to add the records in Porkbun. This document covers the why and what to expect when configuring DNS for Maileroo.

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Why Configure DNS for Maileroo?

Setting up DNS records tells the world that Maileroo is authorized to send emails from your domain. Without this setup, your messages may not be trusted by receiving mail servers. Proper DNS configuration ensures:

  1. Authentication of Your Domain
    • Records such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verify that your emails are legitimate and not spoofed by bad actors.
  2. Improved Deliverability
    • Correct DNS records help ensure your emails land in the inbox instead of spam.
  3. Protection Against Phishing
    • By authenticating your domain, you reduce the risk of malicious parties impersonating your brand.
  4. Access to Advanced Features
    • Certain records allow Maileroo to provide better tracking, analytics, and bounce handling for your campaigns.

What Happens If You Skip DNS Setup?

  • Your emails may be flagged as spam or rejected outright by providers like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
  • Your domain’s reputation can suffer, impacting future deliverability.
  • Recipients may see warnings like “via Maileroo” in the sender details instead of a clean domain-based sender line.
  • Features such as branded link tracking or full analytics may not function.

DNS Propagation in Porkbun

After adding records in Porkbun, DNS propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24–48 hours. During this time, changes may not be visible everywhere immediately. Maileroo will automatically re-check and verify your records once propagation is complete.

What You’ll Add in Porkbun

When connecting a domain in Porkbun, Maileroo will ask you to add:

  • SPF Record – Authorizes Maileroo to send on behalf of your domain.
  • DKIM Record – Adds a secure signature that proves your emails are authentic.
  • DMARC Record – Tells receiving servers how to handle suspicious mail claiming to be from your domain.
  • Optional Custom Records – For link tracking, branded sending domains, and advanced features.
Important: Make sure you don’t create conflicting SPF records — if you already have one, it must be merged with Maileroo’s instructions.