> ## 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.

# Hover

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

## Add DNS records

Log in to Hover, go to your domain, then click the **DNS** tab. Click **Add A Record** for each of the following.

### 1. DKIM record

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

  <Step title="Set the hostname">
    In the **Hostname** 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">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hover field | SendKit value                |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type        | `TXT`                        |
| Hostname    | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Value       | Your DKIM value from SendKit |

### 2. SPF record

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

  <Step title="Set the hostname">
    In the **Hostname** 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">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hover field | SendKit value               |
| ----------- | --------------------------- |
| Type        | `TXT`                       |
| Hostname    | `send`                      |
| Value       | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

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

  <Step title="Set the hostname">
    In the **Hostname** 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">
    Click **Add Record**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Hover field | SendKit value              |
| ----------- | -------------------------- |
| Type        | `MX`                       |
| Hostname    | `send`                     |
| Value       | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority    | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

  <Step title="Set the hostname">
    In the **Hostname** field, enter `_dmarc`.
  </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**. Hover DNS changes typically propagate within 15 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="Using Hover with external nameservers">
    If you've changed your nameservers away from Hover, DNS records must be managed at your active DNS provider. Hover's DNS tab only works when using Hover's default nameservers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Button says 'Add A Record'">
    Despite the button label, you can add any record type (TXT, MX, CNAME, etc.) — not just A records. Select the correct type from the dropdown after clicking.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>