Domain Aliases

Domain aliases allow you to use multiple domain names with a single email account setup. For example, if you have user@domain1.com, you can receive emails at user@domain2.com using a domain alias. This is not to be confused with email forwarders, a domain alias inherits ALL things from the target domain (including email accounts, settings, and DNS records).

Creating a Domain Alias

1. Log into DirectAdmin
2. Navigate to "Domain Pointers" under "Account Manager"
3. Click "Create Domain Pointer":
   • Enter the domain name you want to alias (Source Domain)
   • Enter the domain name you are aliasing to (Target Domain)
   • Click Create

DNS Configuration

After creating the domain alias, you'll need to configure DNS records for the new domain:

1. Add MX records pointing to the same mail servers as your target domain
2. Add SPF record: v=spf1 include:mxroute.com -all
3. Add DKIM record (use the same DKIM record as your target domain)

TIP

Domain aliases share the same email accounts and settings as the primary domain. You don't need to create separate email accounts for the alias domain.

Managing Domain Aliases

• View existing domain aliases under "Domain Pointers"
• Remove aliases when no longer needed
• Ensure DNS records are properly maintained