For a domain managed in Valmiskauppa, you can set up email addresses, for example, through Google Workspace. After subscribing to Google's service, you can activate email following these steps..
Domain Verification
The first step is to verify your domain ownership with Google. Verification is done with a TXT record that you’ll get from Google by following these instructions:
To add the TXT record to your domain:
Go to Global settings in the top-right menu.
Choose Domains: Edit.
Click the Edit button next to your domain.
In the DNS Records section, click Add in the top right.
Select TXT under Type.
Set the TTL value to 600.
Enter your domain name without the prefix in the Name field (like:
yourdomain.com.). Note: Also put the dot at the end to the field.Enter the TXT record content you received from Google in the Content field (e.g.,
google-site-verification=sometext).Click Confirm.
Scroll to the bottom of the DNS records and click Save to save your changes.
After setting the record in your domain, verify it in Google Workspace following Google’s instructions.
Adding DKIM-key
Google recommends adding a DKIM key to increase email security. Obtain the necessary information by following Google’s instructions:
To add the DKIM TXT record to your domain:
Go to Global settings in the top-right menu.
Choose Domains: Edit.
Click the Edit button next to your domain.
In the DNS Records section, click Add in the top right.
Select TXT under Type.
Set the TTL value to 600.
Enter the “DNS host name” as specified by Google in the Name field.
Enter the “TXT record value” as specified by Google in the Content field.
Click Confirm.
Scroll to the bottom of the DNS records and click Save to save your changes.
Once the DKIM key is added, continue the setup in Google’s admin.
MX and SPF Records
Google’s instructions also recommend adding MX and SPF records to your domain. These records are already pre-configured for the domain.