> ## 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.

# SiteGround

> Learn how to verify your domain on SendKit using SiteGround 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 [SiteGround Site Tools](https://tools.siteground.com)
3. 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    In the DNS Zone Editor, select **TXT** from the record type tabs.
  </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">
    Click **Create**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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

### 2. SPF record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **TXT** from the record type tabs.
  </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">
    Click **Create**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| SiteGround field | SendKit value               |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- |
| Type             | `TXT`                       |
| Name             | `send`                      |
| Value            | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **MX** from the record type tabs.
  </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">
    Click **Create**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| SiteGround field | SendKit value              |
| ---------------- | -------------------------- |
| Type             | `MX`                       |
| Name             | `send`                     |
| Value            | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority         | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new record">
    Select **TXT** from the record type tabs.
  </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">
    Click **Create**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. SiteGround DNS changes typically propagate within a few 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 Zone Editor not available">
    The DNS Zone Editor is only available in **Site Tools**, not the older cPanel. Go to [tools.siteground.com](https://tools.siteground.com), select your site, then navigate to **Domain > DNS Zone Editor**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>