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Complete Guide to Domains, Subdomains, DNS, IP, Name Servers, and Professional Email in Builderall

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Purpose of this guide

This guide shows you how to connect a domain, subdomain, and professional email in Builderall without breaking your website, email, or any other service already connected to your domain.

Use this guide when you need to:

Connect your own domain to a website created in Builderall.

Connect a subdomain to a website created in Builderall.

Choose between connecting with Name Servers or connecting by IP.

Keep existing professional email services working.

Create or configure Builderall professional email.

Set up professional email in Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or another email app.

Validate your domain and sender to send emails through MailingBoss.

Fix DNS, SSL, propagation, cache, or domain already connected errors.

1. Understand the main terms

Domain

This is the main address of your website.

Example:

yourdomain.com

Subdomain

This is a section of the main domain.

Examples:

blog.yourdomain.com

course.yourdomain.com

lp.yourdomain.com

DNS

DNS is the configuration that tells the internet where your domain should point.

Think of DNS as the routing map for your domain.

Name Servers

Name Servers are the servers that control the entire DNS zone of your domain.

When you change the Name Servers, you change who controls all DNS records for that domain.

This can affect your website, email, subdomains, and other services.

A Record

An A record is a DNS record that points a domain or subdomain to an IP address.

Example:

yourdomain.com points to 64.251.1.115

CNAME

A CNAME is a DNS record that points one name to another name.

Example:

webmail.yourdomain.com points to mailXX.l4email.com

MX

An MX record defines which server receives emails for your domain.

Without the correct MX record, your domain may stop receiving emails.

TXT

A TXT record is used for validations and authentication.

Common examples:

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Domain verifications

SSL

SSL is the security certificate that allows your website to open with HTTPS and a padlock.

Example:

https://yourdomain.com

DNS propagation

DNS propagation is the time it takes for the internet to recognize a DNS change.

During propagation, your site may work in one place and not work in another.

Cache

Cache is temporary memory stored by your browser, network, or internet provider.

Even after the setup is correct, cache may still show an old version or an old error for a while.

2. The most important rule before changing any DNS

Before changing anything in your domain provider, connect the domain or subdomain inside Builderall first.

The correct order is:

  1. Open the website or tool inside Builderall.
  2. Enter the domain or subdomain you want to connect.
  3. Click to connect it.
  4. Only after that, open your domain provider and configure DNS if needed.

Do not start with Registro.br, GoDaddy, Hostinger, Namecheap, Cloudflare, or any other provider.

Start inside Builderall.

This helps prevent errors like domain not recognized, domain not prepared, or incomplete configuration.

3. Choose the right connection method

The best method depends on what already exists on the domain.

Scenario 1

The domain was purchased inside Builderall.

Use this path:

Do not change DNS manually.

Do not change Name Servers.

Do not create records manually.

Just activate or confirm the domain through the email you received.

Scenario 2

The domain was purchased outside Builderall and does not have professional email, subdomains, or other active services.

Use this path:

You can connect it using Name Servers.

Builderall will control the entire DNS zone of the domain.

Scenario 3

The domain was purchased outside Builderall and already has professional email, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho, subdomains, or other active services.

Use this path:

Do not change the Name Servers.

Use IP connection with A records.

This is the safest method to preserve existing services.

Scenario 4

You only want to connect a subdomain.

Use this path:

Connect the subdomain inside Builderall first.

Then configure the corresponding DNS record in the current domain provider.

Scenario 5

You want to use Builderall professional email, but the domain DNS is managed outside Builderall.

Use this path:

Configure the required MX, CNAME, and TXT records in the current domain provider.

Scenario 6

You want to send email campaigns through MailingBoss.

Use this path:

Validate the domain and sender inside MailingBoss.

MailingBoss does not create the email inbox. The email address must already exist.

4. When to use Builderall Name Servers

Use Name Servers when you want Builderall to control the entire DNS of the domain.

This method is recommended when the domain does not already have important services configured.

Use Name Servers when

The domain is new.

The domain does not have active professional email.

The domain does not use Google Workspace.

The domain does not use Microsoft 365.

The domain does not use Zoho Mail.

The domain does not have active subdomains.

The domain does not have important external integrations.

You want to manage everything through Builderall.

Do not use Name Servers without checking first when

The domain already has professional email working.

The domain already uses Google Workspace.

The domain already uses Microsoft 365.

The domain already uses Zoho Mail.

The domain already has subdomains in use.

The domain already points to other systems.

The domain already has a store, portal, members area, or external application.

Changing Name Servers changes full DNS control.

If old records are not recreated correctly, the website may work, but the email may stop working.

5. How to connect a domain using Name Servers

Step 1

Open Builderall Website Builder.

Step 2

Open the website that will receive the domain.

Step 3

Go to the website domain area.

Step 4

Enter the domain you want to connect.

Example:

yourdomain.com

Step 5

Click to connect.

Step 6

Builderall will show the Name Servers that must be used.

Copy the exact Name Servers shown on your screen.

Do not use Name Servers from another domain.

Do not use Name Servers from another tutorial.

Do not change letters, numbers, or dots.

Step 7

Open the provider where the domain was purchased.

Examples:

Registro.br

GoDaddy

Hostinger

Namecheap

HostGator

Cloudflare

Step 8

Look for a section called:

Name Servers

DNS Servers

Domain DNS

Step 9

Replace the current Name Servers with the Name Servers shown by Builderall.

Step 10

Save the change.

Step 11

Wait for propagation.

Propagation may take a few hours and, in some cases, up to 48 hours.

6. Special note for Registro.br

If the domain is registered with Registro.br, wait around 2 hours after connecting the domain inside Builderall before continuing the configuration.

This wait helps prevent configuration failures and temporary DNS errors.

7. When to use IP connection

Use IP connection when you do not want to change the domain’s Name Servers.

This is the recommended method when the domain already has other active services.

Use IP connection when

The domain already has professional email.

The domain already uses Google Workspace.

The domain already uses Microsoft 365.

The domain already uses Zoho Mail.

The domain already has active subdomains.

The domain uses Cloudflare.

The domain already has other connected services.

You want to connect only the website without changing the rest of the DNS.

What will be configured

You will create A records in the current DNS provider.

The Name Servers will stay the same.

Email and other existing services will not be removed, as long as you do not delete old records that are still required.

8. Official IPs by region

Choose only one IP based on your server region.

United States

64.251.1.115

Europe

141.147.2.163

Brazil

137.131.215.227

Singapore, Asia, and Oceania

161.118.202.243

Use only the IP that matches your server region.

Do not use two IPs at the same time.

Do not mix IPs from different regions.

9. How to connect the main domain by IP

Use this setup when you want to connect the main domain.

Example domain:

yourdomain.com

You must create two A records.

Record 1

Type: A

Host: @

Value: IP of the selected region

Record 2

Type: A

Host: www

Value: same IP of the selected region

Both records are required.

One record connects the domain without www.

The other connects the domain with www.

If one is missing, one version may not work.

10. How to fill in the Host field correctly

Each provider may use a different name for the same field.

The field may appear as:

Host

Name

Entry

Subdomain

For the domain without www, use:

@

If the provider does not accept @, use:

yourdomain.com

If the provider says to leave the field blank for the root domain, leave it blank.

For the www version, use:

www

Do not enter https://

Do not enter http://

Do not add a slash.

Do not add a page path.

Wrong:

https://yourdomain.com

Wrong:

yourdomain.com/page

Correct:

yourdomain.com

Correct:

www

11. What to do if an A record already exists

If an A record already exists for the root domain and points to another IP, edit that record and replace it with the correct Builderall IP.

If an A record already exists for www and points to another IP, edit that record and replace it with the same correct Builderall IP.

Do not leave two conflicting A records for the same host.

Example conflict:

A @ 123.123.123.123

A @ 64.251.1.115

In this case, keep only the correct record.

12. Do I need to create a CNAME for IP connection?

No.

To connect the main domain by IP, create only A records.

Do not create a CNAME for this method.

13. How to connect a subdomain by IP

Use this setup when you want to connect only a subdomain.

Example subdomain:

lp.yourdomain.com

Create this record:

Type: A

Host: lp

Value: IP of the selected region

Example using the United States server:

Type: A

Host: lp

Value: 64.251.1.115

After that, the connected address will be:

lp.yourdomain.com

14. Subdomain with www

In most cases, you do not need to use www before a subdomain.

Usually, the correct address to share is:

lp.yourdomain.com

Not:

www.lp.yourdomain.com

If you really need www.lp.yourdomain.com to work too, create a second record.

Type: A

Host: www.lp

Value: same IP of the selected region

Use this setup only if that format is required.

15. When Builderall shows specific records for the subdomain

Some tools may show specific connection records.

When Builderall shows its own records on the connection screen, copy exactly what appears.

Do not adapt them.

Do not change the type.

Do not turn CNAME into A.

Do not turn A into CNAME.

Do not change the destination.

Do not remove dots, text, or codes.

The rule is simple:

Whatever appears on the Builderall connection screen must be copied exactly into your DNS provider.

16. Domain purchased inside Builderall

If the domain was purchased inside Builderall, do not configure DNS manually.

You do not need to:

Change A records.

Change CNAME records.

Change MX records.

Change Name Servers.

Create TXT records.

Create records manually.

The required step is to activate or confirm the domain through the email you received.

Where to look for the activation email

Inbox.

Spam.

Junk.

Promotions.

Updates.

Common symptom

The domain appears in the account.

The payment was approved.

The website does not publish.

In this case, the likely cause is that the domain has not been activated through the email yet.

17. SSL and HTTPS

SSL is the security certificate that makes the website open with HTTPS and a padlock.

Example:

https://yourdomain.com

After the domain is pointing correctly, SSL may take up to around 2 hours to be generated.

During this time, the website may open without a padlock or show a security warning.

That can be normal at first.

When to contact support about SSL

Contact support if all the conditions below are true:

The domain is already pointing correctly.

The website already opens.

More than 2 hours have passed.

The website still does not have HTTPS.

You already checked that Cloudflare proxy is not interfering.

18. Setup with Cloudflare

If the domain uses Cloudflare, pay attention to the proxy.

For SSL to be generated correctly, the website records should temporarily be set to DNS Only.

How to configure this in Cloudflare

  1. Open Cloudflare.
  2. Open the domain.
  3. Go to DNS.
  4. Find the A records used for the website.
  5. Disable the proxy.
  6. The status should be DNS Only.
  7. Wait for SSL to be generated.
  8. Test the website with HTTPS.
  9. After HTTPS is working, the proxy can be enabled again.

Important

Email records should not have proxy enabled in Cloudflare.

Records like mail, webmail, smtp, imap, pop, and other email related records should stay as DNS Only.

19. Builderall professional email

Professional email is an email inbox using your own domain.

Example:

contact@yourdomain.com

Professional email is not the same as MailingBoss.

Difference between professional email and MailingBoss

Professional email is the inbox used to send and receive messages.

Example:

contact@yourdomain.com

MailingBoss is the tool used for campaigns, automations, and email marketing.

MailingBoss does not create the email inbox.

Before validating a sender in MailingBoss, the email address must exist.

20. How to configure professional email in an external app

Use this section to configure professional email in apps like:

Outlook.

Gmail.

Apple Mail.

Thunderbird.

Mailbird.

Phone email app.

Any other email client.

21. How to find the professional email pool

Builderall professional email uses this server format:

mailXX.l4email.com

XX must be replaced with the real pool number for your domain.

Examples:

mail07.l4email.com

mail12.l4email.com

Do not use mailXX.l4email.com literally.

XX is only a placeholder. It must be replaced with the real pool number.

Option 1: check inside Builderall

When the domain is connected in Builderall, the pool can be found inside the platform.

Open the DNS Manager or the area where the domain was connected.

Check the DNS records shown for the domain.

Look for the MX record.

The MX record will point to the domain’s email server.

Example:

mail07.l4email.com

In this example, the pool is:

07

So, to configure email in external apps, use:

mail07.l4email.com

The same server should be used for incoming and outgoing email.

Option 2: check the MX using an external tool

If you cannot see the MX record inside Builderall, you can also check the domain using an external DNS lookup tool.

Use a DNS checker and search for this record type:

MX

Then check which server appears as the MX destination.

Example:

mail12.l4email.com

In this case, the pool is:

12

And the correct server will be:

mail12.l4email.com

Option 3: ask support

If the domain does not show an MX record yet, if the professional email has not been prepared yet, or if the domain uses external DNS and the pool is not visible, ask support to confirm the Pool Entry.

After support provides the pool, replace XX with the correct number in all email records and settings.

22. Incoming email setup with IMAP

IMAP is recommended for most users.

Use IMAP when you want to access the same email account from more than one device.

Example:

Computer.

Phone.

Tablet.

Webmail.

External app.

IMAP settings

Account type: IMAP

Incoming server: mailXX.l4email.com

Port: 993

Security: SSL/TLS

Username: full email address

Password: email password

Example:

Account type: IMAP

Incoming server: mail07.l4email.com

Port: 993

Security: SSL/TLS

Username: contact@yourdomain.com

Password: email password

23. Incoming email setup with POP

POP should only be used when the user understands this type of setup.

POP may download messages to the device.

Depending on the app settings, messages may be removed from the server and stay available only on the device where they were downloaded.

To avoid losing access from other devices, use IMAP.

POP settings

Account type: POP

Incoming server: mailXX.l4email.com

Port: 995

Security: SSL/TLS

Username: full email address

Password: email password

24. Outgoing email setup with SMTP

SMTP is used to send emails.

SMTP settings

Outgoing server: mailXX.l4email.com

Port: 465 or 587

Security: SSL/TLS

Authentication: Yes

Username: full email address

Password: email password

Example:

Outgoing server: mail07.l4email.com

Port: 465

Security: SSL/TLS

Authentication: Yes

Username: contact@yourdomain.com

Password: email password

If port 465 does not work, try port 587.

25. Builderall professional email with external DNS

Use this section when:

The domain is outside Builderall.

DNS is managed by another provider.

You want to use Builderall professional email.

You do not want to change the domain’s Name Servers.

In this case, you will need to configure DNS records in the current provider.

26. Pool Entry for professional email with external DNS

To use Builderall professional email with external DNS, the domain needs a Pool Entry.

First, check if the domain is already connected in Builderall and open the records shown in DNS Manager.

Look for the MX record.

The destination of the MX record shows the required pool.

Example:

Type: MX

Destination: mail07.l4email.com

In this case, the pool is 07.

If DNS Manager does not show the MX record, if the domain email has not been prepared yet, or if you are not sure which pool is correct, ask support to create or confirm the Pool Entry.

After that, use the server provided in the records and email settings.

Example:

mail07.l4email.com

27. MX record for Builderall professional email

The MX record defines who receives emails for the domain.

Configure it like this:

Type: MX

Host: @

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Priority: 10

Example with pool 07:

Type: MX

Host: @

Destination: mail07.l4email.com

Priority: 10

If the provider does not accept @, use the full domain.

Example:

Type: MX

Host: yourdomain.com

Destination: mail07.l4email.com

Priority: 10

Do not add https://

Do not add http://

Do not add a slash.

28. CNAME records for Builderall professional email

Create the CNAME records below in the domain DNS.

Replace XX with the pool number.

Type: CNAME

Host: mx

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: mail

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: webmail

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: smtp

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: pop

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: pop3

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: imap

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Type: CNAME

Host: imap4

Destination: mailXX.l4email.com

Example with pool 07:

Type: CNAME

Host: mail

Destination: mail07.l4email.com

In Cloudflare, these records must be set to DNS Only.

Do not leave proxy enabled on email records.

29. SPF for Builderall professional email

SPF is a TXT record that authorizes servers to send emails using your domain.

Use this setup when the domain does not already have an SPF record:

Type: TXT

Host: @

Value: v=spf1 a mx ip4:65.111.191.0/24 include:mailingboss.net include:mailXX.l4email.com ~all

Example with pool 07:

Type: TXT

Host: @

Value: v=spf1 a mx ip4:65.111.191.0/24 include:mailingboss.net include:mail07.l4email.com ~all

If the provider does not accept @, use the full domain in the Host field.

30. Critical SPF rule

A domain should not have two separate SPF records.

If there is already a TXT record that starts with:

v=spf1

Do not create another one.

Edit the existing SPF and include the required authorizations before the ending.

Example of existing SPF:

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Example adjusted to include Builderall:

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com a mx ip4:65.111.191.0/24 include:mailingboss.net include:mail07.l4email.com ~all

Important:

Keep only one SPF record.

Everything must stay on the same line.

The SPF must start with v=spf1.

The SPF must end with ~all or -all.

31. MailingBoss and domain validation

Use this section when you want to send campaigns or automations through MailingBoss.

Before you start, the sender email must exist.

Example:

contact@yourdomain.com

Do not try to validate an email that has not been created yet.

32. How to add a domain in MailingBoss

Enter only the clean domain.

Correct:

yourdomain.com

Wrong:

www.yourdomain.com

Wrong:

https://yourdomain.com

Wrong:

yourdomain.com/page

After adding the domain, MailingBoss will show DNS records for validation.

Copy the records exactly as they appear.

33. Records MailingBoss may generate

MailingBoss may generate records such as:

DKIM.

SPF.

DMARC.

CNAME.

These records must be created in the provider that controls the domain DNS.

If the domain uses Builderall Name Servers, configure them in Builderall.

If the domain uses Cloudflare, configure them in Cloudflare.

If the domain uses Registro.br, GoDaddy, Hostinger, Namecheap, or another provider, configure them in that provider’s panel.

34. MailingBoss DKIM

DKIM is an authentication method that helps prove the email was sent by an authorized server.

Configure it exactly as MailingBoss shows it.

Template:

Type: TXT

Host: copy the host shown in MailingBoss

Value: copy the value shown in MailingBoss

Do not edit the value.

Do not remove characters.

Do not split the text into parts.

Do not add extra spaces.

35. MailingBoss SPF

If the domain does not have SPF, create the SPF shown by MailingBoss.

If the domain already has SPF, edit the existing SPF.

Do not create two SPF records.

The MailingBoss include must be added before ~all or -all.

36. MailingBoss DMARC

DMARC usually uses this host:

_dmarc

Template:

Type: TXT

Host: _dmarc

Value: value shown by MailingBoss

If the value shows a generic email, replace it with a real email from the domain.

Example:

abuse@yourdomain.com

Or:

contact@yourdomain.com

37. MailingBoss CNAME

Configure it exactly as MailingBoss shows it.

Template:

Type: CNAME

Host: copy the host shown in MailingBoss

Destination: copy the destination shown in MailingBoss

Do not add https://

Do not add http://

Do not add a slash at the end.

38. Sender validation in MailingBoss

After validating the domain, validate the sender too.

Step by step

  1. Open the sender area in MailingBoss.
  2. Enter the professional email address.
  3. Request the validation code.
  4. Open the email inbox.
  5. Also check spam and junk.
  6. Copy the code you received.
  7. Paste the code into MailingBoss.
  8. Complete the validation.

Without sender validation, sending will not be enabled.

39. How to keep existing email working when connecting a website

If the domain already has working email, do not change Name Servers before reviewing all existing records.

To keep existing email working, use IP connection.

This way, the website points to Builderall, but the email stays where it already is.

Before changing anything, check if there are records for:

MX.

SPF.

DKIM.

DMARC.

Mail CNAME.

Webmail CNAME.

SMTP CNAME.

IMAP CNAME.

POP CNAME.

Verification TXT records.

Records used by Google Workspace.

Records used by Microsoft 365.

Records used by Zoho.

Records used by another hosting provider.

40. DNS propagation

After saving DNS changes, it may take some time to work.

During propagation, you may see things like:

The website does not open right away.

The website opens on your phone, but not on your computer.

The website opens on one network, but not on another.

The website works intermittently.

SSL does not appear yet.

Email takes some time to normalize.

The old version of the website still appears.

This does not necessarily mean something is wrong.

41. Expected time

DNS by IP

It can take up to 48 hours.

In many cases, it works within a few minutes.

SSL

It can take up to around 2 hours after the domain is already pointing correctly.

Registro.br

After connecting the domain inside Builderall, wait around 2 hours before continuing.

Email

Email records may take a few hours to propagate.

42. Cache and website updates

Use this section when you published changes to the website but still see the old version.

First tests

Open an incognito window.

Try another browser.

Test on your phone using mobile data.

Ask someone else to test from another network.

If it works somewhere else, the issue is probably local cache.

43. Sync the website version

Use this path directly after the domain:

https://yourdomain.com/cheetah/version

Example:

https://lojadaclau.com.br/cheetah/version

Do not use it inside an internal page.

Correct:

https://yourdomain.com/cheetah/version

Wrong:

https://yourdomain.com/page/contact/cheetah/version

44. Clear the website cache

Use this path directly after the domain:

https://yourdomain.com/cheetah/remove

Example:

https://lojadaclau.com.br/cheetah/remove

Do not use it inside an internal page.

Correct:

https://yourdomain.com/cheetah/remove

Wrong:

https://yourdomain.com/page/contact/cheetah/remove

45. Recommended cache order

  1. Publish the website.
  2. Test in a regular tab.
  3. Test in an incognito window.
  4. Use /cheetah/version.
  5. Test again.
  6. Use /cheetah/remove.
  7. Test again in incognito.
  8. Test from another network if needed.

46. Domain already connected error

This error may appear with messages like:

Domain already exists in website

Or:

This domain is already connected to another website

This means the domain is already linked to another website or another account.

Builderall prevents duplicate connections to avoid conflicts.

How to fix it if you have access to the old website

  1. Open the old website.
  2. Go to the domain settings.
  3. Disconnect the domain.
  4. Go back to the new website.
  5. Connect the domain again.

How to fix it if you do not have access to the old website

Ask support to release the domain.

How to avoid this problem

Before deleting any website, disconnect the domain.

Deleting the website without disconnecting the domain may leave the domain stuck.

47. Builderall temporary link stopped working

Before connecting a custom domain, the website may use a temporary Builderall link.

After the custom domain is connected, the temporary link may stop working.

This is expected.

After connecting the custom domain, always use the main domain.

Example:

Before:

mysite.site.builderallsite.com

After:

yourdomain.com

Use the custom domain.

48. Changing the subdomain breaks old links

If you change the subdomain, the address changes.

Example:

Before:

old.yourdomain.com

After:

new.yourdomain.com

All old links will stop working.

Manually update every place where the old link was used.

Check:

Ads.

WhatsApp.

Emails.

Website buttons.

Social media.

QR codes.

Printed materials.

Automations.

Thank you page.

PDFs.

External integrations.

49. Checklist before changing DNS

Before saving any change, answer these questions:

Does the domain already have professional email working?

Does the domain use Google Workspace?

Does the domain use Microsoft 365?

Does the domain use Zoho?

Does the domain have active subdomains?

Does the domain have a store, portal, or external application?

Does the domain use Cloudflare?

Is the goal to connect the entire website?

Is the goal to connect only a subdomain?

Is the goal to create professional email?

Is the goal to validate sending in MailingBoss?

If the domain already has active services, do not change the Name Servers without mapping and recreating the required records.

When in doubt, use IP connection for the website.

50. Troubleshooting

The domain does not open

Check:

The domain was typed correctly.

The domain was connected inside Builderall.

The website is published.

The DNS records were created in the correct provider.

The IP is correct.

The record without www exists.

The record with www exists.

There are no conflicting A records.

You waited for propagation.

Cache was cleared.

The test was done from another network.

The site works with www, but not without www

The root domain record is missing.

Create:

Type: A

Host: @

Value: IP of the selected region

The site works without www, but not with www

The www record is missing.

Create:

Type: A

Host: www

Value: same IP of the selected region

The old website appears

Possible causes:

Cache.

Incomplete propagation.

Old A record still active.

Local DNS is outdated.

Record configured in the wrong provider.

What to do:

Test in incognito.

Clear cache.

Test from another network.

Check for old records.

Confirm where DNS is managed.

Wait for propagation.

SSL does not appear

Check:

The domain already opens.

DNS points correctly.

Up to 2 hours have passed.

Cloudflare is temporarily set to DNS Only.

No proxy is blocking SSL generation.

If everything is correct and SSL still does not appear after the expected time, contact support.

Email stopped working after connecting the domain

Likely cause:

Name Servers were changed and the old email records were not recreated.

Check:

MX.

SPF.

DKIM.

DMARC.

Email CNAMEs.

Verification TXT records.

Records from the previous provider.

If the email must stay with another provider, restore that provider’s records.

Email does not configure in Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird

Check:

The server uses the correct pool.

The server is in this format: mailXX.l4email.com.

XX was replaced with the correct number.

The IMAP port is 993.

The POP port is 995.

The SMTP port is 465 or 587.

SSL/TLS is enabled.

The username is the full email address.

The password is correct.

SMTP authentication is enabled.

MailingBoss does not validate the domain

Check:

The domain was entered without www.

The domain was entered without https://

The domain was entered without a page path.

DKIM was created correctly.

SPF was created or edited correctly.

There are not two SPF records.

DMARC uses the host _dmarc.

The CNAME was copied exactly.

You waited for propagation.

The sender validation code did not arrive

Check:

The email address really exists.

The address was typed correctly.

Inbox.

Spam.

Junk.

Promotions.

Whether the domain is receiving emails normally.

Then request the code again.

51. FAQ

Can I change the Name Servers?

Yes, but this changes full DNS control.

If the domain already has email, subdomains, or active services, use IP connection.

Which method is safer?

For an external domain with email or other active services, the safest method is IP connection.

Do I need to create a CNAME to connect the website by IP?

No.

For IP connection, use A records.

Do I need to configure both with www and without www?

Yes.

For the main domain by IP, both records are required.

One for the domain without www.

One for the domain with www.

Can I use more than one IP?

No.

Use only the IP for your server region.

How long does it take to work?

It may take up to 48 hours, depending on the provider and DNS propagation.

Does SSL take time?

Yes.

After the domain is already pointing correctly, SSL may take up to around 2 hours.

The website opens on my phone, but not on my computer. Is something wrong?

Not necessarily.

It may be cache, local DNS, or propagation.

Test from another network, in incognito, and with mobile data.

Is professional email the same as MailingBoss?

No.

Professional email is the email inbox.

MailingBoss is the tool used to send campaigns and automations.

Does MailingBoss create my email address?

No.

The email address must exist before it can be validated in MailingBoss.

Can I have two SPF records?

No.

Keep only one SPF record per domain.

If SPF already exists, edit the existing one.

What does domain already connected mean?

It means the domain is already linked to another website or account.

Disconnect it from the old website or ask support to release it.

52. Final summary for beginners

If you purchased the domain inside Builderall, do not change DNS. Just activate the domain through the email you received.

If you purchased the domain outside Builderall and it does not have email or other services, you can use the Name Servers shown by Builderall.

If you purchased the domain outside Builderall and already use professional email, do not change the Name Servers. Use IP connection.

For IP connection, create two A records: one for the domain without www and one for the domain with www.

If you use Cloudflare, temporarily turn off the proxy until SSL is generated.

To configure professional email in an external app, use IMAP with port 993 and SMTP with port 465 or 587.

To use Builderall professional email with external DNS, configure MX, CNAMEs, and SPF using the correct pool.

To send campaigns through MailingBoss, first create the professional email. Then validate the domain and the sender inside MailingBoss.

When in doubt, do not change the Name Servers of a domain that already has professional email or other active services. Use IP connection.