How to configure your domain for Microsoft 365 email
If you're trying to connect your domain registered on Porkbun to Microsoft 365 or Exchange Online for email hosting, you're in the right place! Most of the setup will be done on Microsoft's end, but this guide will show you how to update your domain's DNS records to route mail to Microsoft's mail servers.
1
Log in. You should arrive at the Domain Management screen. If you're already logged in, click on ACCOUNT in the top-right corner and select Domain Management.
2
Locate the domain you're connecting to Microsoft 365. Click the "Details" button to the far right of the domain name. On the domain details menu, locate "DNS RECORDS" and click the edit icon.
3
On the "Manage DNS Records" menu that appears, scroll down until you see our "Quick DNS Config" section.
4
In the Quick DNS Config section, select the "Office 365" button.
A pop-up will appear asking if you want to reconfigure your domain's DNS records. Select the "OK" button to continue.
5
A success message will appear, letting you know that we were able to update your DNS records. You can now scroll down on the Manage DNS Records menu, and under the "Current Records" section you'll see a number of records from Microsoft 365 added to your domain.
That's it! Now you should be good to start using your Microsoft 365 Email once you've finished setting everything up on their end. Your records may take 48 hours to propagate across the internet fully, however in most cases the records will start working instantly.
