> ## Documentation Index
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# Squarespace

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

## Add DNS records

Log in to Squarespace, go to **Domains**, select your domain, then click **DNS > DNS Settings**. Click **Add Record** for each of the following.

### 1. DKIM record

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

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** field, enter `sendkit._domainkey`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the data">
    In the **Data** field, paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Squarespace field | SendKit value                |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Record type       | `TXT`                        |
| Host              | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Data              | Your DKIM value from SendKit |

### 2. SPF record

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

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

  <Step title="Set the data">
    In the **Data** field, paste the SPF value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Squarespace field | SendKit value               |
| ----------------- | --------------------------- |
| Record type       | `TXT`                       |
| Host              | `send`                      |
| Data              | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

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

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

  <Step title="Set the data">
    In the **Data** 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**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Squarespace field | SendKit value              |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- |
| Record type       | `MX`                       |
| Host              | `send`                     |
| Data              | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority          | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

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

  <Step title="Set the host">
    In the **Host** field, enter `_dmarc`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the data">
    In the **Data** field, enter `v=DMARC1; p=none;`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Squarespace 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="Domain managed by Squarespace vs third party">
    These instructions only apply if Squarespace manages your DNS. If you transferred your domain to Squarespace but use external nameservers, add the records at your DNS provider instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Limited record type support">
    Squarespace supports TXT and MX records. If you don't see these options, make sure your domain is using Squarespace's built-in DNS.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>