Auto DNS Apply for PowerMTA

When installing PowerMTA through PMTAcore, you can now select a domain from your connected DNS providers and automatically apply all required DNS records for email sending. This eliminates manual DNS configuration and gets your SMTP server ready to send immediately.

How It Works

1. Connect your DNS provider in DNS Management
2. Start a PowerMTA installation on any server
3. During installation, select a domain from the dropdown
4. PMTAcore automatically creates all required DNS records
5. Your SMTP is ready to send emails

DNS Records Applied Automatically

When you select a domain during PowerMTA installation, the following records are created:

Using Auto DNS Apply

Step 1: Ensure DNS Provider is Connected

Before installing PowerMTA, make sure you have at least one DNS provider connected in the DNS Management section with verified API credentials.

Step 2: Start PowerMTA Installation

1. Go to PowerMTA Management
2. Select a server (from Cloud Manager or SSH Manager)
3. Click Install PowerMTA

Step 3: Select Domain

In the installation dialog:

1. Choose your PowerMTA version
2. Enable Auto Apply DNS Records
3. Select a domain from the dropdown (shows all domains from connected DNS providers)
4. Click Install

Step 4: Automatic Configuration

PMTAcore will:

• Install PowerMTA on your server
• Generate DKIM keys
• Create all DNS records on your selected domain
• Configure PowerMTA with the domain settings
• Verify DNS propagation

Domain Validation

Before applying DNS records, PMTAcore validates:

• Domain ownership (via DNS provider API)
• No conflicting existing records
• Server IP accessibility

Manual Override

If you prefer to set up DNS manually:

1. Disable Auto Apply DNS Records during installation
2. After installation, go to DNS Management
3. Select your domain and manually add the required records
4. Use the Copy Records button to get the exact values needed