Adding your first domain

Once your account is active, the first thing you should do is connect your domain so DMARC/eye can start collecting and analyzing DMARC reports.

The process is quick and requires only basic access to your domain’s DNS settings.

Step-by-step: How to add a domain

1. Go to your “Domains”

2. Click the “New Domain” button

3. Enter your domain name (e.g. yourcompany.com)

4. Follow the guided instructions for DNS setup

5. You’ll receive custom DNS records to copy

6. These include DMARC, and optionally SPF and DKIM if needed

7. Add those records to your domain’s DNS via your provider (e.g. Cloudflare, GoDaddy, etc.)

Setting up the DMARC record

1. Log in to your DNS provider (e.g. Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)

2. Create a new DNS record with these parameters:

   • Type: TXT

   • Host/Name: _dmarc

   • Value: (copy the code provided in your DMARC/eye dashboard)

Important: DMARC must always be a TXT record.

Do not use a CNAME — it is not valid and will cause errors (as shown in the warning on your screenshot).

Example record from your dashboard

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:nwyg5cle@rua.dmarceye.com; fo=1; ri=86400;

• The above string should go into the Value field of the _dmarc TXT record.

• You can copy it directly from the setup section in the app.

When will I start seeing data?

• Data usually starts coming in within 24 to 48 hours, depending on mail traffic and DNS propagation

• You’ll begin to see authentication reports and insights in the Dashboard section

Important notes

• Each domain you add uses one domain slot

• Even if a domain is misconfigured or doesn’t send email, it still counts as billable once added

• You can replace or remove domains later — see Adding or removing domains

Tip: You can add subdomains too, but only if they have their own DMARC record in DNS — otherwise they’re included under the root domain’s policy.

What if my domain shows “Not Activated”?

If your domain still shows a red dot or “Invalid DNS Record Type”:

• Double-check that the record is of type TXT (not CNAME)

• Make sure there are no typos in _dmarc or the value string

• Use the “Copy to clipboard” button to avoid formatting issues

What’s next?

Once your domain is activated:

• You’ll start seeing DMARC data in your dashboard within 24–48h

• You can then explore authentication results, failures, and AI recommendations