Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:- A SendKit account with a domain added
- Access to your SiteGround Site Tools
- Your domain’s DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page
Add DNS records
Log in to SiteGround, go to Site Tools > Domain > DNS Zone Editor. Select your domain and add each of the following records.1. DKIM record
1
Add a new record
In the DNS Zone Editor, select TXT from the record type tabs.
2
Set the name
In the Name field, enter
sendkit._domainkey.3
Set the value
In the Value field, paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Save
Click Create.
2. SPF record
1
Add a new record
Select TXT from the record type tabs.
2
Set the name
In the Name field, enter
send.3
Set the value
In the Value field, paste the SPF value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Save
Click Create.
3. MX record
1
Add a new record
Select MX from the record type tabs.
2
Set the name
In the Name field, enter
send.3
Set the value
In the Value field, paste the MX value from your SendKit domain detail page.
4
Set priority
Set Priority to
10.5
Save
Click Create.
4. DMARC record (optional)
1
Add a new record
Select TXT from the record type tabs.
2
Set the name
In the Name field, enter
_dmarc.3
Set the value
In the Value field, enter
v=DMARC1; p=none;.4
Save
Click Create.
Verify your domain
Go back to your SendKit domain detail page and click Refresh. SiteGround DNS changes typically propagate within a few minutes.If verification doesn’t succeed immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. SendKit also checks automatically in the background.
Troubleshooting
DNS Zone Editor not available
DNS Zone Editor not available
The DNS Zone Editor is only available in Site Tools, not the older cPanel. Go to tools.siteground.com, select your site, then navigate to Domain > DNS Zone Editor.
Domain using external nameservers
Domain using external nameservers
If your domain’s nameservers don’t point to SiteGround, DNS records added here won’t take effect. Check your nameserver settings and add records at your active DNS provider.