Blue Host: Update domain host settings

When you set up Paubox, you'll need to update your domain host settings to ensure your emails are properly delivered. 

A TXT/ SPF record is a DNS record used for email authentication. It ensures that only approved senders can deliver emails on behalf of your domain. It also helps prevent spoofing. Adding Paubox to the TXT/ SPF record will give Paubox permission to send on your behalf.  

Instructions to update Blue Host settings

1. Navigate to https://www.bluehost.com/my-account/home
2. Click on Domains in the left menu
3. Scroll down and click on Advanced Tools
4. Next to Advanced DNS Records, click Manage, then Continue
5. Under Address records, check if you have an existing record that is Type: TXT. If you already have a TXT record, follow the instructions to update that record. If you do not have a TXT record, follow the instructions to create a new record.

Update an existing TXT record

1. In your DNS Records, locate the existing TXT record with text that begins with v=spf1 (if you don't have an existing TXT record with v=spf1, follow the instructions below to create a new record)
2. Click the menu button on the existing TXT record and click on Edit
3. In the TXT Value field, add the following text to the existing text, right before ~all
   
   include:_spf.paubox.com
   
   
4. Click Save

Create a new record

1. In your DNS Records, click on Add Record
2. In the Type dropdown, choose TXT 
3. In the Refers to dropdown, choose @
4. In the TXT Value field, copy and paste:
   
   For Google Workspace:
   v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:_spf.paubox.com -all
   
   For Microsoft 365:
   v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:_spf.paubox.com -all
   
   
5. In the TTL dropdown, choose 15 mins (shortest time)
6. Click Add

If you'd like some assistance, please reach out to us: support@paubox.com.