This guide explains how to connect your HostWatt DMCA Hosting account to Cloudflare and configure the required DNS records.
Important: In the DNS records below,
domain.comis only a placeholder. Replacedomain.comwith your actual domain name.Do not change the IP addresses, MX priority, TXT values, DKIM value, or other record information provided below.
Step 1 — Log in to Cloudflare
Go to Cloudflare and log in to your account.
Once logged in:
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Select your domain.
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Click DNS.
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Select Records.
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Click Add record when adding each DNS record.
Step 2 — Add the A Records
Please create the following A records.
Record 1 — Main Domain
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | A |
| Name | domain.com |
| IPv4 address | 216.244.95.219 |
| Proxy status | Proxied (Orange) |
| TTL | Auto |
Important: Replace domain.com with your actual domain.
For example:
yourdomain.com
The IP address must remain:
216.244.95.219
Record 2 — Mail
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | A |
| Name | mail.domain.com |
| IPv4 address | 5.189.187.238 |
| Proxy status | Proxied (Orange) |
| TTL | Auto |
Record 3 — Webmail
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | A |
| Name | webmail.domain.com |
| IPv4 address | 5.189.187.238 |
| Proxy status | Proxied (Orange) |
| TTL | Auto |
Step 3 — Add the WWW CNAME Record
Create the following record:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | CNAME |
| Name | www |
| Target | domain.com |
| Proxy status | Proxied (Orange) |
| TTL | Auto |
Cloudflare may automatically display the target without the full domain depending on the interface.
Step 4 — Add the MX Record
The MX record is required for email delivery.
Create:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | MX |
| Name | domain.com |
| Mail server | mail.domain.com |
| Priority | 10 |
| Proxy status | ⚪ DNS only |
| TTL | Auto |
⚠️ Important
The MX record must be DNS only.
Do not enable the orange Cloudflare proxy for an MX record.
Step 5 — Add the DMARC Record
Create the following TXT record:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | _dmarc.domain.com |
| Content | v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100 |
| TTL | Auto |
| Proxy status | DNS only |
Enter the content exactly as shown:
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100
Step 6 — Add the DKIM Record
Create the following TXT record.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | mail._domainkey.domain.com |
| TTL | Auto |
| Proxy status | DNS only |
Use the following exact DKIM value:
v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAuB1XO2yOzwKBmfJoSk3Cl0NkpjHaVCq1KKI/LHqK5gQbm6XqAKS/qsttsp6u3kOMfHxFfeyp7DhlfsIQDci6WEGkIp6Adom0eh4KU8NHy87nfOkvxOZUifHDVRzGhTGm1KecV15O1CL8iwLIdQRZMJUpfUxYpJHe3/jV9uO5v+mi+lJfLUefB+Q5oDL1VfgZf hC1Q5RXmqrwKirx3agAvWvdUoRhi0Ca3K/ZUx4K8owKMX3r9CgrJ/IvypRbOYQAbb5izm/tBywSRfQcYMi7vd3uAnS+4Z7YodQbRlX00sMXmyms7gCxq4z05ikcPk7rd/mvvKnSZUNg9QckETn90wIDAQAB
Important: The DKIM value is long. Copy it carefully and do not modify the characters.
If Cloudflare automatically handles TXT record formatting or quotation marks, allow Cloudflare to do so. Do not manually add unnecessary quotation marks.
Step 7 — Add the SPF Record
Finally, create the SPF TXT record.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | domain.com |
| Content | v=spf1 a mx ip4:5.189.187.238 -all |
| TTL | Auto |
| Proxy status | DNS only |
Use the exact SPF value:
v=spf1 a mx ip4:5.189.187.238 -all
Final DNS Configuration
After completing all the steps, your Cloudflare DNS records should correspond to the following:
| Type | Name | Target / Content | Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | domain.com |
216.244.95.219 |
Proxied (Orange) |
| A | mail.domain.com |
5.189.187.238 |
Proxied (Orange) |
| A | webmail.domain.com |
5.189.187.238 |
Proxied (Orange) |
| CNAME | www.domain.com |
domain.com |
Proxied (Orange) |
| MX | domain.com |
mail.domain.com |
⚪ DNS only |
| TXT | _dmarc.domain.com |
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100 |
⚪ DNS only |
| TXT | mail._domainkey.domain.com |
DKIM value provided above | ⚪ DNS only |
| TXT | domain.com |
v=spf1 a mx ip4:5.189.187.238 -all |
⚪ DNS only |
⚠️ Very Important — Do Not Change These Values
When configuring your domain, only replace domain.com with your actual domain name.
Keep these exactly as provided:
Main website IP:
216.244.95.219
Mail/Webmail IP:
5.189.187.238
MX Priority:
10
SPF:
v=spf1 a mx ip4:5.189.187.238 -all
DMARC:
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100
DKIM:
Use the complete DKIM value provided by HostWatt.
Step 8 — Verify Your Configuration
After adding the records, wait for DNS changes to propagate.
DNS propagation can take some time depending on your previous DNS configuration and registrar.
Once propagation is complete, test:
Website
https://yourdomain.com
WWW
https://www.yourdomain.com
Webmail
https://webmail.yourdomain.com
Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.
???? Important Email Configuration Notice
Cloudflare's proxy should not be used for mail-related records that require direct DNS resolution.
For the MX record, ensure the record remains:
DNS Only ⚪
The MX record should point to:
mail.yourdomain.com
with priority:
10
Need Help?
If you have followed the instructions but your website or email is still not working, please contact HostWatt Support with:
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Your domain name
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A screenshot of your Cloudflare DNS records
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A description of the issue you're experiencing
Do not delete or modify the HostWatt DNS records unless instructed by HostWatt Support.
