How to Configure NexMask Custom Domains? Troubleshooting Rejected Aliases and Missed Verification Codes

Configuring a NexMask custom domain requires five steps in order: MX → SPF → DKIM → DMARC → catch-all. Missing any step manifests as a rejected alias or missed verification codes. Apple's August 24, 2026, withdrawal of the standalone Hide My Email subdomain confirms domain-granularity blocking. This article covers layered diagnostics, configuration order, forwarding authentication preservation, acceptance testing, and selection guidance.