> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Namecheap

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

## Add DNS records

Log in to Namecheap, go to **Domain List**, click **Manage** next to your domain, then go to the **Advanced DNS** tab. 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 Record**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** 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 **Automatic** and click the green checkmark to save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Namecheap field | SendKit value                |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT Record`                 |
| Host            | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Value           | Your DKIM value from SendKit |
| TTL             | Automatic                    |

### 2. SPF record

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

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** 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 **Automatic** and click the green checkmark to save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Namecheap field | SendKit value               |
| --------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type            | `TXT Record`                |
| Host            | `send`                      |
| Value           | Your SPF value from SendKit |
| TTL             | Automatic                   |

### 3. MX record

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

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** 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 **Automatic** and click the green checkmark to save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Namecheap field | SendKit value              |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type            | `MX Record`                |
| Host            | `send`                     |
| Value           | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority        | `10`                       |
| TTL             | Automatic                  |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** 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 **Automatic** and click the green checkmark to save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Namecheap DNS changes typically propagate within 30 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 tab not showing records">
    Make sure your domain is using **Namecheap BasicDNS** or **Namecheap PremiumDNS** as the nameserver. If you're using custom nameservers, you need to manage DNS at that provider instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Host field includes the full domain">
    Namecheap automatically appends your domain to the host field. Enter only the subdomain part — e.g., `send` not `send.yourdomain.com`.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="DKIM value appears cut off">
    Namecheap may truncate the display of long TXT values, but the full value is stored. Paste the complete value from SendKit and save — it will work correctly.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>