# Deliverability & Domain Setup

> **Source**: [SendX](https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ)
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> <p>Set up your sending domain with DNS records, whitelist your domain for better inbox placement, monitor deliverability reports, and warm up new campaigns and inboxes to build sender reputation.</p>

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# VIDEO: How to add DNS records in GoDaddy step by step guide

## METADATA

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- type: video
- source: SendX
- content_url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA

- collection_url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ

## TRANSCRIPT

- time: 00:00
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=0
  text: In this video, we'll set up domain authentication for SendX using GoDaddy as your DNS provider.

- time: 00:06
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=6
  text: In SendX, go to Settings > Domains.

- time: 00:09
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=9
  text: Type your domain name in the input field.

- time: 00:12
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=12
  text: Click "Add Sending Domain."

- time: 00:18
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=18
  text: Click on arrow beside your domain name to expand it.

- time: 00:21
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=21
  text: You'll see four DNS records you need to add to GoDaddy.

- time: 00:26
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=26
  text: Now log in to your GoDaddy account.

- time: 00:29
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=29
  text: From the Hub Home page, click "Domains" under Manage your Products.

- time: 00:34
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=34
  text: Find and open your domain.

- time: 00:37
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=37
  text: Click the "DNS" tab to open your DNS settings.

- time: 00:44
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=44
  text: Click "Add New Record."

- time: 00:46
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=46
  text: We'll add all four records here.

- time: 00:52
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=52
  text: Record 1 — DKIM.

- time: 00:58
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=58
  text: Set Type to "TXT."

- time: 01:02
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=62
  text: In the name field, copy and paste host value.

- time: 01:07
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=67
  text: Copy the long TXT value from SendX and

- time: 01:13
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=73
  text: Paste it into the value field.

- time: 01:17
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=77
  text: Click add more records to add the next entry.

- time: 01:22
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=82
  text: Click add more records again to continue adding entries.

- time: 01:27
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=87
  text: Record 2 — Return Path.

- time: 01:30
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=90
  text: Set Type to "CNAME." Copy host field

- time: 01:38
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=98
  text: from second record.

- time: 01:43
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=103
  text: Paste the value in the name field.

- time: 01:47
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=107
  text: Click the copy icon next to the value of second record.

- time: 01:54
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=114
  text: Enter "sp.sendpost.info" in the value field for the 2nd CNAME record.

- time: 02:00
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=120
  text: Record 3 — Track.

- time: 02:02
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=122
  text: Click the copy icon next to the third record in the form section.

- time: 02:09
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=129
  text: Paste the value in name field.

- time: 02:14
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=134
  text: Click the copy icon next to the track return value in the form section.

- time: 02:21
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=141
  text: Paste the value in value field.

- time: 02:25
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=145
  text: Record 4 — DMARC.

- time: 02:27
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=147
  text: Click the copy icon next to the DMARC TXT record to copy its host value.

- time: 02:35
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=155
  text: Paste In the Name field for the TXT record.

- time: 02:39
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=159
  text: Click the copy icon next to the DMARC TXT value in the domain settings.

- time: 02:47
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=167
  text: Enter the DMARC string of characters in the value field of the last TXT record.

- time: 02:53
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=173
  text: Review all four records, then click "Save All Records."

- time: 02:59
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=179
  text: You should see a success message confirming your DNS records have been updated.

- time: 03:04
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=184
  text: Back in SendX, click the refresh icon to verify your records.

- time: 03:08
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=188
  text: Green badges mean the records are confirmed.

- time: 03:11
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=191
  text: All four records are now set up.

- time: 03:14
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/GZAZUM4yk64AWTspN3sXEA?start_time=194
  text: Your domain is authenticated for sending through SendX.

## SUMMARY

# Setting Up Domain Authentication for SendX Using GoDaddy

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up domain authentication for SendX using GoDaddy as your DNS provider.

## Steps to Set Up Domain Authentication

1. **Access SendX Settings:**
  - Go to **Settings** in SendX.
  - Select **Domains**.
  - Type your domain name in the input field.
  - Click **Add Sending Domain**.
  - Click the arrow beside your domain name to expand it.
  - Note the four DNS records you need to add to GoDaddy.

2. **Log into GoDaddy:**
  - Log into your GoDaddy account.
  - From the Hub homepage, click **Domains** under **Manager Products**.
  - Find and open your domain.
  - Click the **DNS** tab to open your DNS settings.

3. **Add DNS Records:**
  - Click **Add New Record**.
  - Add the following records:

    - **Record One: DKIM**
      - Set type to **TXD**.
      - In the Name field, copy and paste the host value.
      - Copy the long TXD value from SendX and paste it into the Value field.

    - **Record Two: RETURN PATH**
      - Set type to **Name**.
      - Copy the host field from the second record and paste it in the Name field.
      - Enter **sp.sendpost.info** in the Value field for the second name record.

    - **Record Three: TRACK**
      - Copy the value from the third record in the Form section and paste it in the Name field.
      - Copy the TRACK RETURN value in the Form section and paste it in the Value field.

    - **Record Four: DMARC**
      - Copy the DMARC TXD record's host value and paste it in the Name field for the TXD record.
      - Enter the DMARC string of characters in the Value field of the last TXD record.

  - Review all four records, then click **Save All Records**.
  - You should see a success message confirming your success. Records have been updated.

4. **Verify Records in SendX:**
  - Back in SendX, click the **Refresh** icon to verify your records.
  - Green badges mean the records are confirmed.
  - All four records are now set up. Your domain is authenticated for sending through SendX.