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Domain setup test is failing

Diagnose missing MX, SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records.

A failed domain test means Outlio cannot verify one or more required records yet.

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What this helps you do

A failed domain test means Outlio cannot verify one or more required records yet.

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Recommended workflow in Outlio

Read which record is missing.

Confirm you are editing the active DNS host.

Check host/name fields for duplication.

Wait for DNS propagation.

Retest and compare with provider instructions.

3

Quality checks

  • Nameservers tell you where DNS is managed.
  • SPF must be one merged TXT record.
  • DKIM host names are provider-specific.
4

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Editing registrar DNS while Cloudflare controls nameservers.
  • Adding records to a subdomain instead of the root domain.

Done well, this should leave you with

A cleaner Outlio setup, fewer avoidable campaign issues, and a more reliable path from setup to replies.

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