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How do you migrate safely from root to subdomain sending?

Setup:

  • Create subdomain DNS records
  • Configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC for subdomain
  • Set up ESP to send from subdomain
  • Test authentication thoroughly

Warmup:

  • Begin subdomain warmup with small volume
  • Use most engaged segments
  • Follow normal warmup schedule

Traffic migration:

  • Gradually shift traffic from root to subdomain
  • Start with certain campaign types
  • Monitor subdomain performance

Completion:

  • All applicable traffic on subdomain
  • Root domain reserved for transactional or deprecated
  • Update any customer-facing references
  • Opening a new office while gradually transferring operations from the old one.
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