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1. Send Emails from Your Own Domain

Why use your own domain?

• Boost your credibility:

  Recipients are more likely to open emails sent from a custom domain address (e.g., [email protected]) rather than a generic one (e.g., @gmail.com).

• Improve deliverability:

  Recipient mail servers check for sender authenticity. Sending emails from a properly configured custom domain reduces the risk of being flagged as spam.

• Strengthen your branding:

  Every email is an opportunity to reinforce your brand. A custom domain looks more professional and trustworthy.

2. Optimize Your Domain’s Email Sending Setup

To ensure your emails aren’t blocked or sent to spam, you must configure your domain with the proper email authentication protocols:

SPF (Sender Policy Framework):

A DNS record that lists the servers authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain.

→ Prevents spoofing and identity theft.

• Add all third-party services (NextLead CRM, marketing tools) to your SPF record.

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail):

Adds a digital signature to your emails so recipients can verify that the message hasn’t been tampered with in transit.

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance):

Combines SPF and DKIM and tells receiving servers how to handle non-compliant emails (reject, quarantine, etc.).

You can configure these directly from your DNS provider. NextLead provides full support:

👉 How to add or change your sending domain