{"id":129881,"date":"2025-04-08T13:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=129881"},"modified":"2025-04-08T13:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:01:30","slug":"mailchannels-domain-administrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/email\/mailchannels\/mailchannels-domain-administrator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become the MailChannels Domain Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MailChannels<\/a> Inbound Filtering is a cloud-based email delivery service that reduces spam and ensures only legitimate emails reach your inbox. If you manage your domain\u2019s email and want access to detailed inbound logs and controls, you must become the MailChannels Domain Admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the steps below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Create a MailChannels Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To manage your domain\u2019s email delivery and monitor sending behavior, you\u2019ll need an account with MailChannels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the MailChannels account creation page: Create an Account<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enter the email address <\/strong>and password<\/strong> of the account you want to manage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click Sign Up<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Confirm your email address by following the verification link sent to your inbox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Once your account is active, proceed to request domain admin access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Request Domain Administrator Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After setting up your account, request access to manage your domain within MailChannels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Go to the Getting Started<\/strong> page within your MailChannels dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on the Promote Domain Administrator<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Add the TXT record<\/strong> shown in the panel for your domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click the Verify<\/strong> button to verify that the TXT record has been added and complete the promotion process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<\/strong>DNS changes may take<\/span> several minutes\u00a0to propagate. Please be patient if the verification process doesn\u2019t succeed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3: Verify MailChannels MX Records Are Configured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Your domain\u2019s MX (Mail Exchange) records must be configured properly to ensure MailChannels functions correctly with your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Refer to our guide for MailChannels setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n