Overview: This guide shows you exactly how to add your Hordanso business email DNS records to Cloudflare. You will add A records, MX record, and TXT records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to make your email work properly.
What Each Record Does
| Record | Purpose |
|---|---|
| A Records | Points mail and webmail to your Hordanso email server IP |
| MX Record | Tells the internet where to deliver incoming emails for your domain |
| SPF TXT Record | Authorizes which servers can send email from your domain (configured for Mailchannels) |
| DKIM TXT Record | Adds a digital signature to your emails so receivers know they are genuine |
| DMARC TXT Record | Tells email providers what to do if SPF or DKIM fails |
1 Log into Cloudflare
- Go to cloudflare.com and log in
- Select your domain (example: cleanerman-app.name.ng)
- Click the DNS tab
2 Add A Records
Click Add record and create these two A records:
| Type | Name | IPv4 Address | Proxy Status | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 148.163.100.132 | DNS only (grey cloud) | Auto | |
| A | webmail | 148.163.100.132 | DNS only (grey cloud) | Auto |
Important: Set Proxy Status to DNS only (grey cloud). Email does NOT work through the orange proxy.
3 Add MX Record
Click Add record and create this MX record:
| Type | Name | Mail Server | Priority | Proxy Status | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX | Your Domain Name e.g cleanerman.name.ng | mail.corporate.vip3.noc401.com | 10 | DNS only | Auto |
4 Add TXT Records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Click Add record and create these TXT records. IMPORTANT: The values shown below are SAMPLE values from Hordanso. You must copy the actual values from your Hordanso email deliverability section.
CRITICAL - DO NOT COPY THE EXAMPLE VALUES DIRECTLY:</strong >
The DKIM public key and domain name shown below are DEMO / SAMPLE data only. Your actual DNS records (Name and Value) will be provided inside your Hordanso control panel under Email Deliverability or DKIM/SPF records. Replace the example with your own unique values.
The DKIM public key and domain name shown below are DEMO / SAMPLE data only. Your actual DNS records (Name and Value) will be provided inside your Hordanso control panel under Email Deliverability or DKIM/SPF records. Replace the example with your own unique values.
TXT Record 1: DMARC (Sample)
| Field | Sample Value (replace with yours) |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | cleanerman-app.name.ng <= Replace with your actual domain |
| Value | "v=DMARC1; p=none;" |
| Proxy Status | DNS only |
| TTL | 1 min |
TXT Record 2: SPF (IMPORTANT - Mailchannels format)
ONLY FOR SPF: Your Hordanso panel may show a default SPF value. DO NOT copy the default SPF value from your email panel. Instead, use the exact SPF value below so emails pass through Mailchannels.
| Field | Value (SPF - Use this exact format) |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | cleanerman-app.name.ng <= Replace with your domain |
| Value | "v=spf1 a mx include:relay.mailchannels.net ~all" <= USE THIS EXACT SPF VALUE (do not copy default from cPanel) |
| Proxy Status | DNS only |
| TTL | 1 min |
TXT Record 3: DKIM (Sample only - replace with your real key)
THE DKIM VALUE BELOW IS A SAMPLE - DO NOT COPY IT AS-IS.</strong >
You must copy the actual DKIM TXT record name and value from your Hordanso email deliverability section. The example is truncated and for illustration only.
You must copy the actual DKIM TXT record name and value from your Hordanso email deliverability section. The example is truncated and for illustration only.
| Field | Sample Value (YOUR actual DKIM record will be different) |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name (example) | default._domainkey.YOURDOMAIN.com<= Copy from your Hordanso panel |
| Value (example) | "v=DKIM1; k=rsa;
p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiGAGSKSJSJQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAwe/H6vsjskssGwy+I0AJ+0M0+6de+tE3kOLjsG09XuUddv6ypsWsIUy1tpnaL0mNBE1FAdd6O6cQ7e+IrSRjTffAR5GPt9sPmVfjgWbbVhDoNEI4+qfKH+VeXPfik5QVao07Oa8ELFAPD/v+UjDvXBaWksaxRKrt5yZAMMTnnewP29KjusDUWareFC7tYRSWF3Qy2q6yHDOtNEykhglMrse43O7RXdu11BgEwALmPe+9NxwOFgAUZ/a6cwOI3QIFA09/1Dq1LEhDYa1hzeP3Cu0+Va9IbnziLS4MPCfrHQdZup5ag3FJ61T1daviiRgDbIFRwlehzu6OzKlzeEdWwIDAQAB;"</code
> |
| Proxy Status | DNS only |
| TTL | Auto |
How to get your actual records:
- Log into your Hordanso control panel / cPanel
- Navigate to Email Deliverability section
- Look for your domain and click Manage or DNS Records
- You will see the exact DMARC, DKIM, and SPF values pre-generated for your account
- Copy the DKIM TXT name and value exactly as shown (including the long "p=" string)
- For SPF, ignore the default value shown there and use:
- For DMARC, use the value from your deliverability section (usually
- Log into your Hordanso control panel / cPanel
- Navigate to Email Deliverability section
- Look for your domain and click Manage or DNS Records
- You will see the exact DMARC, DKIM, and SPF values pre-generated for your account
- Copy the DKIM TXT name and value exactly as shown (including the long "p=" string)
- For SPF, ignore the default value shown there and use:
"v=spf1 a mx include:relay.mailchannels.net ~all"- For DMARC, use the value from your deliverability section (usually
"v=DMARC1; p=none;")5 Verify Everything
After adding all records:
- Wait 5-10 minutes for DNS propagation (can take up to 1 hour in some cases)
- Send a test email to your Hordanso business email address
- Send a test email from your business email to Gmail or Outlook
- Check that the email was delivered (not spam)
Tip: Use MXToolbox to verify your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are published correctly. Enter your domain and run "SPF", "DKIM", and "DMARC" tests.
Need Help?
Contact Hordanso Support with:
- Your domain name
- Screenshot of your Cloudflare DNS records page
- Any error messages you see
