> ## 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.

# DreamHost

> Learn how to verify your domain on SendKit using DreamHost 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 [DreamHost panel](https://panel.dreamhost.com)
3. Your domain's DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page

## Add DNS records

Log in to the DreamHost panel and go to **Domains > DNS**. Select your domain, then 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 name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey.yourdomain.com` (DreamHost requires the full hostname).
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  DreamHost requires the full hostname including your domain. Enter `sendkit._domainkey.yourdomain.com`, not just `sendkit._domainkey`.
</Warning>

| DreamHost field | SendKit value                       |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT`                               |
| Name            | `sendkit._domainkey.yourdomain.com` |
| Value           | Your DKIM value from SendKit        |

### 2. SPF record

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

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `send.yourdomain.com`.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| DreamHost field | SendKit value               |
| --------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT`                       |
| Name            | `send.yourdomain.com`       |
| Value           | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

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

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `send.yourdomain.com`.
  </Step>

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

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

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| DreamHost field | SendKit value              |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type            | `MX`                       |
| Name            | `send.yourdomain.com`      |
| Value           | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority        | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `_dmarc.yourdomain.com`.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. DreamHost 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="Record name format">
    DreamHost requires the full hostname including your domain. Unlike most providers, it does not automatically append the domain to the name field.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="DNS not managed by DreamHost">
    If your nameservers point elsewhere, DreamHost won't serve your DNS records. Make sure your domain is using DreamHost nameservers or manage DNS at your active provider.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>