Enterprise Email Recovery After DNS Changes: Step-by-Step Guide
Why DNS Changes Affect Enterprise Email
Enterprise email services like 138 Enterprise Email rely on DNS records to route and authenticate messages. When these records are modified - whether during initial setup, migration, or security updates - email delivery can be temporarily disrupted. The most critical records include:
- MX records: Direct incoming mail to the correct servers
- SPF records: Authorize which servers can send mail for your domain
- DKIM records: Digitally sign outgoing messages to prove authenticity
- DMARC policies: Define how receivers should handle messages that fail SPF/DKIM checks
Immediate Actions After DNS Changes
- Preserve old records: Before making changes, document all existing MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. This provides a rollback option if needed.
- Follow 138's current parameters: Use only the hostnames, values, priorities and selectors provided in your 138 Enterprise Email admin portal or by official support channels. Never copy configurations from other providers.
- Allow propagation time: DNS changes typically take 24-48 hours to fully propagate globally. During this window, some mail may still route to old servers.
Troubleshooting Steps
If email stops working completely:
- Verify MX records point to 138's current mail servers
- Check domain registration status hasn't expired
- Confirm DNS hosting remains active
If receiving but not sending:
- Validate SPF record includes all authorized sending systems
- Check DKIM signatures are properly configured
- Test SMTP authentication is working
If sending but not receiving:
- Confirm MX records have propagated using global DNS checkers
- Verify no conflicting or duplicate MX records exist
- Check domain verification status in 138 admin portal
Ongoing Maintenance
- Start with DMARC in monitoring mode (p=none) to collect reports before enforcing policies
- Regularly test internal/external mail flow, including replies and attachments
- Monitor DMARC aggregate reports for authentication failures
When to Contact Support
If issues persist after 48 hours and verification of all records:

- Gather screenshots of your DNS configuration
- Note specific error messages from bouncebacks
- Contact 138's direct-operated support with your domain and admin details
For personal enterprise email users (individual entrepreneurs, freelancers, etc.), 138 confirms that individuals can purchase enterprise email services with their own domain. The service requires maintaining control over domain and DNS modification permissions throughout usage. Key preparation steps include securing a personal/operational domain and verifying DNS management access before configuration.


