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Namecheap Private Email + Wix

Set up Namecheap Private Email email on Wix

The records Namecheap Private Email needs, written with the field names Wix uses (Host Name, Points to, Value), in the order to add them.

  • 5 steps
  • 6 DNS records
  • Sources checked October 21, 2026

Before you start

  1. Have your Namecheap Private Email account ready. Some values are unique to your account and come from the Namecheap account (Private Email).
  2. Open DNS at Wix: Sign in to Wix and select Domains in the left menu. Find your domain, select the three dots (...), then Manage DNS Records.
  3. Keep both tabs open and add the records below one at a time.

Records to add

Copy each value with the button next to it. Rows marked “Copy from Namecheap account (Private Email)” are unique to your account.

MX records Where incoming email goes Type MX Host Name Leave empty Value mx1.privateemail.com Priority 10 TTL Default
MX records Where incoming email goes Type MX Host Name Leave empty Value mx2.privateemail.com Priority 10 TTL Default
SPF record Which servers may send as you Type TXT Host Name Leave empty Value v=spf1 include:spf.privateemail.com ~all Priority n/a TTL Default
DKIM A signature on every message Type TXT Host Name privateemail._domainkey Value Copy from Namecheap account (Private Email) Priority n/a TTL Default
DMARC record What to do with fakes · recommended Type TXT Host Name _dmarc Value v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:postmaster@yourdomain.com Priority n/a TTL Default
Autodiscover Automatic app setup · recommended Type CNAME Host Name autodiscover Value privateemail.com Priority n/a TTL Default

Step by step in Wix

Point your MX records

MX records tell every other mail server where to deliver email for your domain. They must point to your provider and nowhere else.

Type
MX
Host Name
Leave this field empty
Priority
10
Points to
mx1.privateemail.com
Type
MX
Host Name
Leave this field empty
Priority
10
Points to
mx2.privateemail.com

In Wix

  1. Under MX (Mail exchange), select connect a business email.
  2. Choose Other from the drop-down list, then + Add record.
  3. Enter the mail server in Points to and the Priority. Host Name fills in automatically.
  4. Delete any other MX records listed, then select Save.
  5. Repeat for each MX record above.

Add the SPF record

SPF is a TXT record that lists the services allowed to send email from your domain, so receivers can spot forgeries.

Type
TXT
Host Name
Leave this field empty
Value
v=spf1 include:spf.privateemail.com ~all

In Wix

  1. Select + Add Record in the TXT (Text) row.
  2. Leave Host Name blank for your bare domain, enter the Value and a TTL.
  3. Select Save.

Set up DKIM

DKIM publishes a public key so receivers can confirm your messages really came from you and were not changed on the way.

Type
TXT
Host Name
privateemail._domainkey
Value
Copy it from Namecheap account (Private Email) (see below)

Host Name: Subscriptions bought on or after June 2, 2026 use privateemail._domainkey; older ones use default._domainkey.

Where to find your value

In your Namecheap account open the Private Email menu, click Manage next to your domain, then click Generate under DKIM and copy the value.

  • Namecheap calls DKIM a mandatory entry for outgoing mail to work correctly.
  • Paste the whole value into one field; don't split it.
  • It normally takes about 60 minutes to take effect.

In Wix

  1. Select + Add Record in the TXT (Text) row.
  2. Leave Host Name blank for your bare domain, enter the Value and a TTL.
  3. Select Save.

Add the DMARC record (recommended)

DMARC tells receivers what to do with mail that fails SPF and DKIM, and where to send reports about it.

Type
TXT
Host Name
_dmarc
Value
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:postmaster@yourdomain.com

In Wix

  1. Select + Add Record in the TXT (Text) row.
  2. Leave Host Name blank for your bare domain, enter the Value and a TTL.
  3. Select Save.

Add the Autodiscover record (recommended)

Autodiscover lets Outlook and other mail apps find your account settings without manual setup.

Type
CNAME
Host Name
autodiscover
Value
privateemail.com
  • Optional. Namecheap also lists optional mail and autoconfig CNAMEs pointing to privateemail.com.

In Wix

  1. Select + Add Record in the CNAME (Aliases) row.
  2. Enter the Host Name and the Value.
  3. Select Save.

Check your setup

Once the records are saved, run a live check. We look up your domain in public DNS and tell you what is right, missing or wrong, with the fix in Wix’s words.

We only read public DNS records. Nothing is stored.

Common mistakes with Namecheap Private Email on Wix

Using the wrong DKIM host name

Subscriptions bought before June 2, 2026 use default._domainkey; newer ones use privateemail._domainkey.

Splitting the DKIM value

Namecheap warns not to put part of the value in one field and the rest in another. Paste the full string in one field.

Adding a second SPF record

Merge Private Email into your existing SPF record instead of adding another one.

Wix: Add SPF in the TXT row

Wix's DNS editor has a separate SPF row. Microsoft's Wix guide says to ignore it and add the SPF value in the TXT (Text) row instead.

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Namecheap Private Email on Wix: questions

Where do I add Namecheap Private Email DNS records in Wix?

Sign in to Wix and select Domains in the left menu. Find your domain, select the three dots (...), then Manage DNS Records. Add each record there, one at a time.

What goes in the Host Name field at Wix?

Leave it empty for records on your bare domain, such as MX and SPF. For the others, enter only the part before your domain, for example _dmarc. Wix adds your domain automatically.

Do I need to delete my existing MX records at Wix?

Yes. Mail servers deliver to every MX record you publish, so keep only the Namecheap Private Email MX records and delete the rest.

Where do I get my Namecheap Private Email DKIM record?

In your Namecheap account open the Private Email menu, click Manage next to your domain, then click Generate under DKIM and copy the value.

Sources

Every value and step on this page comes from these official pages. Dashboards change, so if something doesn’t match what you see, tell us.

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