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DNS settings for a particular registrar like Cloudflare or Namecheap?

DNS settings for a particular registrar like Cloudflare or Namecheap? Set up a custom domain for email aliases Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG DNS settings for a particular registrar like Cloudflare or Namecheap? To set up a custom domain for email aliases, you effectively need to hand over the "mail delivery" instructions of your domain to your alias service (like  SimpleLogin  or  Addy.io ). Below is the step-by-step walkthrough for the two most common registrars. For this example, we will use SimpleLogin values, but the process is identical for Addy.io (just swap the values they provide you). 1. The "Big Five" Records Before you start, log in to your alias service and go to Custom Domains > Add Domain. They will give you five specific records to copy. They usually look like this: Record Type Host/Name Value/Points To Priority TXT @ sl-verification=xxxxx... N/A MX (1) @ mx1.simplelogin.co. 10 MX (2) @ mx2.simplelogin.co. 20 SPF (...

Custom Email Domain for Aliases

Custom Email Domain for Aliases Make it more professional Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG How to set up a custom domain for email aliases Setting up a custom domain (like @yourname.com) for email aliases is a "pro-tier" move for privacy. It gives you complete  portability : if you ever decide to leave a service like  SimpleLogin  or  Addy.io , you can just point your domain to a new provider and all your aliases will still work. Here is how to set it up. 1. Choose Your Alias Provider Most people choose between  SimpleLogin  (best if you already use Proton) or  Addy.io  (excellent open-source option). SimpleLogin:  Included with Proton Mail paid plans, or available standalone. Addy.io:  Very flexible; requires a "Lite" plan (about $1/month) to use a custom domain. 2. The Setup Process Regardless of the service you choose, the technical steps are nearly identical: Step A: Buy a Domain If you don't have one, ...

Protect Your Email With Aliases

Protect Your Email With Aliases It is easier than you think Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Email Alias Using an email alias service is one of the most effective ways to protect your digital identity. Think of it like a  "digital burner phone"  for your inbox: you give out a unique alias to every website, and those emails are forwarded to your real address. If a site gets hacked (or starts sending spam), you simply "turn off" that specific alias without ever having to change your primary email. 1. Top Recommendations for 2026 Depending on how much control you want, here are the best options currently available: Service Best For Key Feature SimpleLogin Most Robust Owned by Proton; high security, works with PGP. DuckDuckGo Email Easiest/Free Removes hidden trackers from emails automatically. Addy.io High Customization Great open-source option with very flexible pricing. Firefox Relay Speed Built directly into the Firefox browser for 1-c...