Integrating a Domain with Microsoft 365: A Comprehensive Guide

Domain names are crucial for trust and brand personalization in organizations. Office 365 users are assigned a default domain name but can add their own domains.

a) How to add a domain to Microsoft 365 ?

Note: Office 365 has been replaced by Microsoft 365, but the functionality remains the same.

1. First, go to the Microsoft 365 admin center.

2. Then, click Add Domain.

3. Next, enter the name of the domain you want to add and click Next.

4. After that, choose how you want to verify that you own the domain.

A. Send a verification code via email to the domain’s registered contact, and if you don’t have access to the logged email, use option b.

B. To verify your domain, use TXT or MX records. Add the DNS record to the registrar’s website and wait 30 minutes for verification.

5. Then, select how you want to make the DNS changes required for Office to use your domain.

A. To configure your DNS automatically in Office, select Add DNS records for me.

If you prefer to add DNS records yourself, click Next to view all the necessary records for domain setup.

6. Finally, click “Finish“.