> ## 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.

# Hostinger

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

## Add DNS records

Log in to hPanel, go to **Domains**, click your domain, then navigate to **DNS / Nameservers > DNS Records**. Click **Add Record** for each of the following.

### 1. DKIM record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **TXT** as the record type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey` (Hostinger appends your domain automatically).
  </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 `14400` (default) and click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hostinger field | SendKit value                |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT`                        |
| Name            | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| TXT Value       | Your DKIM value from SendKit |
| TTL             | `14400`                      |

### 2. SPF record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **TXT** as the record type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** 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 `14400` and click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hostinger field | SendKit value               |
| --------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT`                       |
| Name            | `send`                      |
| TXT Value       | Your SPF value from SendKit |
| TTL             | `14400`                     |

### 3. MX record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **MX** as the record type.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Set the mail server">
    In the **Mail Server** 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 `14400` and click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hostinger field | SendKit value              |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type            | `MX`                       |
| Name            | `send`                     |
| Mail Server     | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority        | `10`                       |
| TTL             | `14400`                    |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **TXT** as the record type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the name">
    In the **Name** 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 `14400` and click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Hostinger 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="DNS records not propagating">
    Hostinger uses a default TTL of 14400 seconds (4 hours) for DNS records. While new records usually appear faster, full propagation can take up to 4 hours in some cases.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cannot find DNS management">
    Make sure your domain is using Hostinger nameservers. If you've pointed your nameservers elsewhere, manage DNS at that provider instead.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>