> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sendkit.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bluehost

> Learn how to verify your domain on SendKit using Bluehost DNS.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

1. A [SendKit account](https://app.sendkit.dev/register) with a domain added
2. Access to your [Bluehost account](https://my.bluehost.com)
3. Your domain's DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page

## Add DNS records

Log in to Bluehost, go to **Domains**, click your domain, then select **DNS**. Click **Add Record** for each of the following.

### 1. DKIM record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Click **Add Record** and select **TXT** as the type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the host record">
    In the **Host Record** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    In the **TXT Value** field, paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Bluehost field | SendKit value                |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type           | `TXT`                        |
| Host Record    | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| TXT Value      | Your DKIM value from SendKit |

### 2. SPF record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Click **Add Record** and select **TXT**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the host record">
    In the **Host Record** field, enter `send`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    In the **TXT Value** field, paste the SPF value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Bluehost field | SendKit value               |
| -------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type           | `TXT`                       |
| Host Record    | `send`                      |
| TXT Value      | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Click **Add Record** and select **MX**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the host record">
    In the **Host Record** field, enter `send`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the points to">
    In the **Points To** field, paste the MX value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set priority">
    Set **Priority** to `10`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Bluehost field | SendKit value              |
| -------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type           | `MX`                       |
| Host Record    | `send`                     |
| Points To      | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority       | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Click **Add Record** and select **TXT**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the host record">
    In the **Host Record** field, enter `_dmarc`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    In the **TXT Value** field, enter `v=DMARC1; p=none;`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Bluehost DNS changes can take up to 30 minutes to propagate.

<Info>
  If verification doesn't succeed immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. SendKit also checks automatically in the background.
</Info>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cannot find DNS management">
    If you're on the new Bluehost dashboard, go to **Domains > My Domains**, click **Manage** next to your domain, then select the **DNS** tab. The layout may vary between the classic and new dashboard.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Using external nameservers">
    If your domain points to nameservers other than Bluehost's, you need to manage DNS at that provider. Check your nameserver settings in the domain overview.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>