Hostgator is not accepting the CNAME record field data

When inputting the CNAME record example.com. is automatically appended to the field for name/host "sig1._domainkey." and a record data an error is indicated for "sig1.dkim.[example.com].at.icloudmailadmin.com." and the "Add Record" button is greyed out.

Any suggestions?

(I am using my actual domain name and not example.com)

Posted on Oct 14, 2021 9:51 AM

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markmelch Author

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Oct 14, 2021 2:26 PM in response to markmelch

Typical user error. Do not include the "[ ]" when entering your domain.

sig1.dkim.[example.com].at.icloudmailadmin.com.

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