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Namecheap DNS Setup Guide

Configure MX and SPF records for domains managed through Namecheap.

Note: Namecheap offers both traditional DNS and FreeDNS services - this guide covers their standard DNS management.

Goal

Add MX records pointing to mx1.kachaw.com (priority 10) and mx2.kachaw.com (priority 20), plus an SPF TXT record.

Step 1: Access Advanced DNS

Log in to your Namecheap Account
Go to "Domain List" from the left sidebar
Click "Manage" next to your domain
Select the "Advanced DNS" tab

Tip: If using FreeDNS, navigate to "FreeDNS" section instead.

Step 2: Add MX Records

Primary MX Record:

Under "MAIL SETTINGS", click "ADD NEW RECORD"
Select "MX Record" from the dropdown
Enter these values:
- Host: @
- Value: mx1.kachaw.com
- Priority: 10
- TTL: Automatic
Click the checkmark icon to save

Secondary MX Record:

Click "ADD NEW RECORD" again
Select "MX Record"
Enter:
- Host: @
- Value: mx2.kachaw.com
- Priority: 20
Save with the checkmark

Step 3: Add SPF TXT Record

Under "HOST RECORDS", click "ADD NEW RECORD"
Select "TXT Record" from the dropdown
Enter:
- Host: @
- Value: v=spf1 a:spf.kachaw.com ~all
- TTL: Automatic
Save with the checkmark

Important: Namecheap automatically prepends your domain to the host field - just enter @ for root domain.

Step 4: Verify Changes

Changes typically appear within 30 minutes but may take up to 4 hours
Verify using:
- Namecheap's DNS Report Tool
- MXToolbox for MX verification
- Google Admin Toolbox for SPF

Namecheap-Specific Features

FreeDNS: Alternative DNS hosting with simplified interface
Dynamic DNS: Available for hostnames like yourdomain.ddns.net
Email Forwarding: Configure separately under "Email Forwarding" tab

Troubleshooting

Records not saving? Ensure you're not exceeding the 50-record limit
Propagation delays? Try flushing your local DNS cache (ipconfig /flushdns on Windows)
SPF validation errors? Check for duplicate TXT records

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