Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:- A SendKit account with a domain added
- Access to your Dynadot account
- Your domain’s DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page
Add DNS records
Log in to Dynadot, go to My Domains > Manage Domains, click your domain, then select DNS Settings. Make sure DNS is set to Dynadot DNS and add each of the following records.1. DKIM record
1
Add a new record
In the DNS Records section, click Add DNS Record and select TXT.
2
Set the subdomain
In the Subdomain field, enter
sendkit._domainkey.3
Set the value
In the Text field, paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Save
Click Save DNS.
2. SPF record
1
Add a new record
Click Add DNS Record and select TXT.
2
Set the subdomain
In the Subdomain field, enter
send.3
Set the value
In the Text field, paste the SPF value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Save
Click Save DNS.
3. MX record
1
Add a new record
Click Add DNS Record and select MX.
2
Set the subdomain
In the Subdomain field, enter
send.3
Set the mail host
In the Mail Host field, paste the MX value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Set priority
Set Distance (priority) to
10.5
Save
Click Save DNS.
Dynadot uses “Distance” instead of “Priority” for MX records. They mean the same thing — set it to
10.4. DMARC record (optional)
1
Add a new record
Click Add DNS Record and select TXT.
2
Set the subdomain
In the Subdomain field, enter
_dmarc.3
Set the value
In the Text field, enter
v=DMARC1; p=none;.4
Save
Click Save DNS.
Verify your domain
Go back to your SendKit domain detail page and click Refresh. Dynadot DNS changes typically propagate within a few minutes.If verification doesn’t succeed immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. SendKit also checks automatically in the background.
Troubleshooting
DNS Settings shows 'Name Servers' instead
DNS Settings shows 'Name Servers' instead
Make sure the DNS type is set to Dynadot DNS (not custom nameservers). If you’re using external nameservers, manage DNS at that provider instead.
Don't forget to click Save DNS
Don't forget to click Save DNS
Dynadot requires you to click Save DNS after adding each record. Changes won’t take effect until saved.