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Custom Domains
These articles provide information on how to add new custom domains, update domain descriptions, update domain default recipients and delete domains.
Adding a custom domain
How to add and verify a custom domain on addy.io. Prove ownership with DNS TXT, then add MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC for receiving and sending from your own domain.
Adding a custom subdomain
How to add a custom subdomain (e.g. mail.example.com) on addy.io. Correct DNS host values for MX, TXT SPF, CNAME DKIM and DMARC for subdomains.
Changing the default recipient for a domain
How to set or change the default recipient for a custom domain on addy.io. New aliases at that domain will forward to this recipient until you change them.
Changing the display from name for your domain's aliases
Set a default display name (from name) for all aliases at a custom domain on addy.io. Recipients see this name when you send or reply from aliases at that domain.
Understanding catch-all and alias auto create regex for a domain
How catch-all and alias auto create regex work for a custom domain on addy.io. Automatically create aliases when mail arrives, and optionally limit which addresses are accepted using regex.
Deactivating a domain
How to deactivate a custom domain on addy.io. Deactivating stops the domain from receiving mail; messages to aliases at that domain are discarded. You can reactivate later.
Deleting a domain
How to delete a custom domain from your addy.io account. What happens to its aliases and what to do before you delete, including DNS records.
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