Getting Started

This guide will help you set up MailShield and start monitoring your email security.

Step 1: Create an Account

1. Visit mailshield.app and click Sign Up
2. Enter your email address
3. Click the magic link sent to your inbox to verify your account

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MailShield uses passwordless authentication via magic links for enhanced security.

Step 2: Add Your First Domain

After signing in, you'll be prompted to add your first domain:

1. Click Add Domain
2. Enter your domain name (e.g., example.com)
3. MailShield will automatically scan your domain's DNS records

Step 3: Verify Domain Ownership

To verify you own the domain, add a TXT record to your DNS:

1. Go to your DNS provider's management console
2. Add a new TXT record with the verification code provided by MailShield
3. Click Verify in MailShield

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DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate, though most changes are visible within minutes.

Step 4: Configure DMARC Reporting

To receive DMARC reports from email providers, update your DMARC record to include MailShield's reporting address:

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:your-report-id@reports.mailshield.app

Replace your-report-id with the Report ID shown in your domain settings.

Step 5: Review Your Security Score

Once configured, MailShield will:

1. Check all DNS records related to email security
2. Calculate a security score based on your configuration
3. Identify issues and provide recommendations

Understanding Your Dashboard

After adding a domain, you'll see:

Security Score

A grade from A to F indicating your overall email security posture:

Grade	Score	Status
A	90-100	Excellent
B	80-89	Good
C	70-79	Fair
D	60-69	Poor
F	0-59	Critical

DNS Checks

Individual status for each security protocol:

• ✅ Valid: Correctly configured
• ⚠️ Warning: Works but could be improved
• ❌ Error: Missing or misconfigured

Reports

Once DMARC reporting is configured, you'll see:

• Aggregate Reports: Daily summaries from ISPs
• Report Statistics: Pass/fail rates over time

Next Steps

• Learn about Adding a Domain in detail
• Understand your Security Score
• Set up Notifications for alerts