# How to Set Up Your Domain for RELAY

> Point your domain's MX records at ThatApp's RELAY servers and start receiving inbound email that routes into Podio automatically.
> Help → RELAY → How to Set Up Your Domain for RELAY

URL: https://thatapp.io/help/relay/relay-domain-setup
Category: RELAY — Email

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RELAY receives email through your domain. You add a subdomain (or modify your main domain's MX records) to point at ThatApp's email servers.

**Step 1: Tell AVA you want to set up RELAY**

> "I want to set up RELAY for inbound email."

AVA will ask which domain or subdomain you want to use.

**Recommendation:** Use a subdomain rather than your primary domain's MX records. This avoids disrupting your existing email setup.

Examples:
- `mail.yourdomain.com` — for general inbound routing
- `support.yourdomain.com` — if RELAY is for customer support emails
- `orders.yourdomain.com` — if RELAY is for order-related emails

**Step 2: Get your RELAY MX records**

AVA will provide the MX records for your domain. They will look like:

```
Priority: 10
Host: mail.yourdomain.com
Value: relay.thatapp.io
```

**Step 3: Add the MX records to your DNS**

Log in to your domain provider (GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Route 53, Namecheap, etc.) and add the MX record in your DNS settings.

DNS changes typically propagate within 15–60 minutes, though some providers can take up to 24 hours.

**Step 4: Verify in ThatApp**

Tell AVA: "Verify my RELAY domain." She will send a test email to the domain and confirm receipt. When verification is complete, the domain is active and ready for routing rules.

**Related:** How RELAY Works · How to Create Email Routing Rules