> ## 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.

# GoDaddy

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

## Add DNS records

Log in to GoDaddy, go to **My Products > Domains**, click your domain, then go to **DNS > DNS Records**. Click **Add New Record** for each of the following.

### 1. DKIM record

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

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey`.
  </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">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| GoDaddy field | SendKit value                |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type          | `TXT`                        |
| Name          | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Value         | Your DKIM value from SendKit |
| TTL           | Default                      |

### 2. SPF record

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

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

  <Step title="Set the value">
    In the **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>

| GoDaddy field | SendKit value               |
| ------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type          | `TXT`                       |
| Name          | `send`                      |
| Value         | Your SPF value from SendKit |
| TTL           | Default                     |

### 3. MX record

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

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `send`.
  </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">
    Leave TTL as the default and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| GoDaddy field | SendKit value              |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type          | `MX`                       |
| Name          | `send`                     |
| Value         | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority      | `10`                       |
| TTL           | Default                    |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

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

  <Step title="Set the value">
    In the **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**. GoDaddy 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="TXT record value is truncated">
    GoDaddy may truncate long TXT values in the display, but the full value is stored. Copy the value directly from SendKit and paste it — the record will work correctly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cannot find DNS management">
    If your domain uses external nameservers, GoDaddy won't manage DNS for it. Check your nameserver settings under **DNS > Nameservers**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Already have an MX record on the send subdomain">
    You should only have one MX record on `send.yourdomain.com`. If there's a conflicting record, remove it before adding the SendKit MX record.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>