> ## 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.

# Strato

> Learn how to verify your domain on SendKit using Strato 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 [Strato customer area](https://www.strato.com/apps/CustomerService)
3. Your domain's DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page

## Add DNS records

Log in to Strato, go to **Domains > Domain Management**, select your domain, then click **DNS Settings**. Add each of the following records.

### 1. DKIM record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to TXT records">
    In the DNS settings, find the **TXT Records** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a new TXT record">
    Set the **Subdomain** to `sendkit._domainkey`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    Paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

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

| Strato field | SendKit value                |
| ------------ | ---------------------------- |
| Type         | `TXT`                        |
| Subdomain    | `sendkit._domainkey`         |
| Value        | Your DKIM value from SendKit |

### 2. SPF record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new TXT record">
    In the **TXT Records** section, set the **Subdomain** to `send`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    Paste the SPF value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

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

| Strato field | SendKit value               |
| ------------ | --------------------------- |
| Type         | `TXT`                       |
| Subdomain    | `send`                      |
| Value        | Your SPF value from SendKit |

### 3. MX record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to MX records">
    In the DNS settings, find the **MX Records** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a new MX record">
    Set the **Subdomain** to `send`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the mail server">
    Paste the MX value from your SendKit domain detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set priority">
    Set **Priority** to `10`.
  </Step>

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

| Strato field | SendKit value              |
| ------------ | -------------------------- |
| Type         | `MX`                       |
| Subdomain    | `send`                     |
| Mail server  | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority     | `10`                       |

### 4. DMARC record (optional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a new TXT record">
    In the **TXT Records** section, set the **Subdomain** to `_dmarc`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the value">
    Enter `v=DMARC1; p=none;`.
  </Step>

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

## Verify your domain

Go back to your [SendKit domain detail page](https://app.sendkit.dev) and click **Refresh**. Strato 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="Limited DNS editing interface">
    Strato's DNS interface is more limited than some providers. If you can't find the option to add TXT or MX records, make sure you're in **DNS Settings** (not email settings) and check that your hosting plan supports custom DNS records.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Changes take a long time">
    Strato DNS propagation can be slower than other providers. If records aren't detected after 30 minutes, wait up to 2 hours before contacting support.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>