--- title: B12 purchased my domain - how can I edit my DNS records? description: "Note: This article only applies to customers who purchased their B12 subscription before February 2024. New customers can purchase and manage their own domains through B12 and our partner, IONOS, by f" --- [Skip to content](https://support.b12.io/en/b12-purchased-my-domain-how-can-i-edit-my-dns-records#main-content) [![2026 B12 company logo.](https://support.b12.io/hubfs/B12_logo.svg)](https://support.b12.io/en?hsLang=en) - [B12 Website](https://www.b12.io/) - Products Show submenu for Products - [AI Builder](https://www.b12.io/ai-website-builder) - [Templates](https://www.b12.io/ai-website-prompt-gallery) - [Resources](https://www.b12.io/resource-center) - [Pricing](https://www.b12.io/pricing) - [Log in](https://b12.io/dashboard/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [B12 Website](https://www.b12.io/) - Products Show submenu for Products - [AI Builder](https://www.b12.io/ai-website-builder) - [Templates](https://www.b12.io/ai-website-prompt-gallery) - [Resources](https://www.b12.io/resource-center) - [Pricing](https://www.b12.io/pricing) - [Log in](https://b12.io/dashboard/) - [Start for free](https://b12.io/signup/) [Start for free](https://b12.io/signup/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [B12 Help Center](https://support.b12.io/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Publishing & growing](https://support.b12.io/en/publishing-growing?hsLang=en) 3. [Managing Your Domain](https://support.b12.io/en/publishing-growing?hsLang=en#managing-your-domain) # B12 purchased my domain - how can I edit my DNS records? ## Learn how to update or request access to your DNS records if B12 purchased your domain. | ![carolyn-modified](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/carolyn-modified.png?width=60&height=60&name=carolyn-modified.png) Written by: Carolyn S. Last updated: 15 Oct., 2026 | | This feature requires an active paid subscription. View plans and pricing [here](https://www.b12.io/pricing/). | | --- | --- | --- | Need to make edits to your domain's DNS records, but B12 purchased it so you aren't able to access those records? Whether it is to verify an email account, create a subdomain, or create a custom email address for email forwarding, we will be happy to help with that! Reach out to us at [hello@b12.io](mailto:hello@b12.io) and we'll be happy to help you! If we have purchased your domain, but you would rather it be transferred to you so that you have access to edit DNS records, you can email us that request at [hello@b12.io](mailto:hello@b12.io). [Click here to skip to the instructions for Verifying Domain for Office 365](https://support.b12.io/en/b12-purchased-my-domain-how-can-i-edit-my-dns-records#verifying) **Note:** This article only applies to customers who purchased their B12 subscription before February 2024. New customers can purchase and manage their own domains through B12 and our partner, IONOS, by [following these instructions](https://support.b12.io/en/articles/754685-publishing-your-website-on-a-custom-domain?hsLang=en#h_7ce922547a). ### Verifing a domain for a Google Workspace If you would rather we edit the DNS records, we can complete this process for you, and would just need you to retrieve and email to us the Verification Code (step 3F [below](https://support.b12.io/en/b12-purchased-my-domain-how-can-i-edit-my-dns-records#three-F)). 1\. You will need to be logged into your Google Workspace setup tool to retrieve the necessary information. Make sure you are logged into your [Admin Google Account.](https://admin.google.com) 2\. Once logged in, [you can access the verification steps](https://support.google.com/a/answer/60216#zippy=%2Chow-do-i-get-my-verification-code-from-google-workspace%2Cis-my-domain-verified:~:text=Is-,my,-domain%20verified%3F) by routing to `Menu` in the upper-left corner of the Admin console, then `Account` **\>** `Domains` **\>** `Manage domains`. If your domain is not already showing, you can add it here and access the verification steps in the same place. 3\. Follow through these verification steps. a. Click `ACTIVATE`. ![Google Workspace setup screen with the ACTIVATE button highlighted](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio695862549c25f6fa92d26042b634eade5image.png?width=250&height=86&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio695862549c25f6fa92d26042b634eade5image.png) b. After activation, you will see another pop-up asking you to sign in to your GoDaddy account to complete. If you route to the bottom-left corner of that pop-up box, you will see the option `Or switch verification method`, click on that link. ![Bottom of the GoDaddy sign-in pop-up with the Or switch verification method link](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio695856676532a8f310079b64c83f6f21dimage.png?width=250&height=114&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio695856676532a8f310079b64c83f6f21dimage.png) c. After clicking the link, a second box will appear, as below. Select `Manual Activation`, then click `Next`. ![Choose a verification method box with the Manual activation option and the Next button](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio69586609359d19eb8eb811a38bd449841image.png?width=250&height=176&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio69586609359d19eb8eb811a38bd449841image.png) d. On the next pop-up, scroll to the bottom and click `Next: Go to Step 2`. ![Google Workspace setup pop-up with the Next: Go to Step 2 button at the bottom](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio695868138803f556d38821cc7eb624041image.png?width=250&height=113&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio695868138803f556d38821cc7eb624041image.png) ![Add the Google MX records steps showing the first MX record to add](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958697562d531822a22bc9260abf59e3image.png?width=250&height=135&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958697562d531822a22bc9260abf59e3image.png) e. The first MX record to be added will appear. After adding this MX record to your DNS records, click `Save`. ![Add the Google MX records steps showing the first MX record to add](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958697562d531822a22bc9260abf59e3image.png?width=250&height=135&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958697562d531822a22bc9260abf59e3image.png) There are then 4 more similar MX to be added: ![Table of the four more MX records to add, with priority, host, and points to values](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958709728c2b842c9e92317834720ab9image.png?width=250&height=150&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio6958709728c2b842c9e92317834720ab9image.png) f. The first five records are universal, so if you are planning to send us the records, you don't need to send the first 5. The sixth record is in the box labeled **(i) Get your verification code**. This code is specific to your account, and we need you to email it to us or share it with us in chat. ![Get your verification code box showing the sixth record](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio696078991b69a245bd585d9f0e2c16f20image.png?width=250&height=106&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio696078991b69a245bd585d9f0e2c16f20image.png) g. After you confirm that all 6 records have been added, click `ACTIVATE GMAIL` in the bottom-right corner. If this window closes while we are adding the records, you can still return by clicking through the steps again. ![Google Workspace setup panel with the ACTIVATE GMAIL button highlighted at the bottom right](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio696079677269740dc30132b16b2b2290fimage.png?width=250&height=107&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio696079677269740dc30132b16b2b2290fimage.png) h. Wait for the activation to process (this can take up to 5 minutes). On the following screen, you will see a message saying that Google suggests the verification can take up to 48 hours. Often, it is sooner, but if it still isn't verified 48 hours after, reach out to us! ### Verifying a domain for a Microsoft Office 365 You can retrieve the MX records necessary for verifying your domain on a 365 account following [Microsoft's instructional video here.](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/connect-your-domain-to-office-365-cd74b4fa-6d34-4669-9937-ed178ac84515) - [Getting started](https://support.b12.io/en/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Introduction](https://support.b12.io/en/getting-started?hsLang=en#introduction) - [Detailed guides](https://support.b12.io/en/getting-started?hsLang=en#detailed-guides) - [Working with B12's AI Agent](https://support.b12.io/en/working-with-b12s-ai-agent?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Agent Skills](https://support.b12.io/en/working-with-b12s-ai-agent?hsLang=en#agent-skills) - [Built-in features](https://support.b12.io/en/built-in-features?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Visual edit](https://support.b12.io/en/built-in-features?hsLang=en#visual-edit) - 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