Category: DNS records

To set up DNS records for Outlook (Microsoft 365) email services, you’ll need to configure the following DNS settings in your domain’s DNS management panel.

Required DNS Records for Outlook Email

1. MX Record
   • Name/Host: @
   • Type: MX
   • Value: yourdomain-com.mail.protection.outlook.com (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
   • Priority: 0
2. TXT Record (SPF)
   • Name/Host: @
   • Type: TXT
   • Value: "v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all"
3. CNAME Records (Autodiscover and other services)

Name	Type	Value
autodiscover	CNAME	autodiscover.outlook.com
sip	CNAME	sipdir.online.lync.com
lyncdiscover	CNAME	webdir.online.lync.com
msoid	CNAME	clientconfig.microsoftonline-p.net
enterpriseregistration	CNAME	enterpriseregistration.windows.net
enterpriseenrollment	CNAME	enterpriseenrollment.windows.net

4. SRV Records for Skype for Business

Name	Type	Service	Protocol	Priority	Weight	Port	Target
@	SRV	_sip	_tls	100	1	443	sipdir.online.lync.com
@	SRV	_sipfederationtls	_tcp	100	1	5061	sipfed.online.lync.com

5. TXT Record for Domain Verification (optional)
   Microsoft may provide a TXT record to verify domain ownership.
6. DKIM & DMARC Setup (Optional but Recommended)
   • DKIM: Activate it through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
   • DMARC Record:
     • Type: TXT
     • Name: _dmarc
     • Value: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:your-email@yourdomain.com"

Steps to Configure DNS

1. Log into your domain provider’s control panel (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, VentraIP).
2. Navigate to DNS settings.
3. Add the above records one by one.
4. Save changes and wait for propagation (usually 24-48 hours).

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