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# Dynadot

> Learn how to verify your domain on SendKit using Dynadot 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 [Dynadot account](https://www.dynadot.com/account)
3. 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    In the DNS Records section, click **Add DNS Record** and select **TXT**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the subdomain">
    In the **Subdomain** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey`.
  </Step>

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

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

| Dynadot field | SendKit value                |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type          | `TXT`                        |
| Subdomain     | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Text          | Your DKIM value from SendKit |

### 2. SPF record

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

  <Step title="Set the subdomain">
    In the **Subdomain** field, enter `send`.
  </Step>

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

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

| Dynadot field | SendKit value               |
| ------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type          | `TXT`                       |
| Subdomain     | `send`                      |
| Text          | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

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

  <Step title="Set the subdomain">
    In the **Subdomain** field, enter `send`.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Set priority">
    Set **Distance** (priority) to `10`.
  </Step>

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

<Note>
  Dynadot uses "Distance" instead of "Priority" for MX records. They mean the same thing — set it to `10`.
</Note>

| Dynadot field | SendKit value              |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type          | `MX`                       |
| Subdomain     | `send`                     |
| Mail Host     | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Distance      | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

  <Step title="Set the subdomain">
    In the **Subdomain** field, enter `_dmarc`.
  </Step>

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

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

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Dynadot DNS changes typically propagate within a few minutes.

<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="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>