# How do I configure my DNS?

### Installation guide 

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### Go to the DNS" tab

Access DNS settings through either:

* The Configuration menu under DNS
* The Scribe Settings section

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### Add a domain if you haven't synced your email provider with Scribe, otherwise click on the "configure" button

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### Choose your domain name

For example → mycompany.com

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### Configure a CNAME record

For example "signature"

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### Follow the setup wizard to automatically configure your DNS in your domain provider

No developer is needed, automatically configure your domain settings to work with Scribe.&#x20;

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### Note

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You can check the propagation of your DNS in your Scribe settings or using the link below: <https://dnschecker.org/#CNAME/signature-assets.scribe-mail.com>
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DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours. Once the DNS is working, the status in Scribe will change to “validated.”
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If you are using Cloudflare:&#x20;

* Make sure to have DNS only in Proxy Status.&#x20;
* Make sure to disable CNAME flattening.
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