# 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 NameCheap step by step guide

## METADATA

- id: NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ
- type: video
- source: SendX
- content_url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ

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

## TRANSCRIPT

- time: 00:00
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=0
  text: In this video, you'll add four DNS records in Namecheap to authenticate your sending domain in SendX.

- time: 00:08
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=8
  text: Click on "Add Sending Domain" in the domain authentication section.

- time: 00:15
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=15
  text: Click on your domain in the list to expand its DNS records.

- time: 00:19
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=19
  text: You'll see four records to add: DKIM, Return Path, Track, and DMARC.

- time: 00:24
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=24
  text: Let's start with DKIM.

- time: 00:28
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=28
  text: In Namecheap, go to your Domain List and click "Manage" next to your domain.

- time: 00:35
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=35
  text: Click the "Advanced DNS" tab.

- time: 00:41
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=41
  text: Click "Add New Record."

- time: 00:47
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=47
  text: Select "TXT Record" from the record type dropdown.

- time: 00:53
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=53
  text: In SendX, click the copy icon next to the DKIM record name.

- time: 01:01
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=61
  text: Paste it into the "Host" field in Namecheap.

- time: 01:04
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=64
  text: Note: Namecheap uses "Host" where other providers say "Name."

- time: 01:08
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=68
  text: In SendX, copy the DKIM record value.

- time: 01:15
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=75
  text: Paste the DKIM value into the "Value" field in Namecheap.

- time: 01:19
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=79
  text: Now let's add the Return Path record.

- time: 01:22
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=82
  text: Click "Add New Record" again.

- time: 01:26
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=86
  text: Select "CNAME Record" from the dropdown.

- time: 01:31
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=91
  text: In SendX, click the copy icon next to the Return Path (sp-bounce) record name.

- time: 01:38
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=98
  text: Paste the record name into the "Host" field in Namecheap.

- time: 01:43
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=103
  text: Copy the target value from SendX and

- time: 01:49
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=109
  text: paste it into the "Value" field.

- time: 01:53
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=113
  text: Next, the Track record.

- time: 01:55
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=115
  text: Click "Add New Record" again.

- time: 01:59
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=119
  text: Select "CNAME Record" from the dropdown.

- time: 02:05
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=125
  text: In SendX, click the copy icon next to the Track (sp-track) record name.

- time: 02:13
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=133
  text: Paste the record name into the "Host" field in Namecheap.

- time: 02:18
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=138
  text: Copy the target value from SendX and

- time: 02:24
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=144
  text: paste it into the "Value" field.

- time: 02:27
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=147
  text: Finally, the DMARC record.

- time: 02:30
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=150
  text: Click "Add New Record" one more time.

- time: 02:35
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=155
  text: Select "TXT Record" from the dropdown.

- time: 02:41
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=161
  text: In SendX, copy the DMARC record name and

- time: 02:47
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=167
  text: paste it into the "Host" field.

- time: 02:51
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=171
  text: Copy the DMARC value from SendX and

- time: 02:57
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=177
  text: paste it into the "Value" field.

- time: 03:00
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=180
  text: Click "Save All Changes" at the bottom of the Advanced DNS page.

- time: 03:08
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=188
  text: Back in SendX, click the refresh icon to verify your records.

- time: 03:12
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=192
  text: Green badges mean the records are confirmed.

- time: 03:15
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=195
  text: All four records are now set up.

- time: 03:18
  url: https://video.sendx.io/mNtiLBb5KV8k5dSda6UIXQ/NA4fKXku4ODEz3GQaZMllQ?start_time=198
  text: Your domain is authenticated for sending through SendX.

## SUMMARY

# How to Add DNS Records in Namecheap for SendX Domain Authentication

In this guide, you will learn how to add four DNS records in Namecheap to authenticate your sending domain in SendX. These records include DKIM, Return Path, Track, and DMARC.

## Step-by-Step Guide

1. 
### Access Domain Authentication in SendX

Navigate to the Domain Authentication section in SendX and click on "Add Sending Domain". Select your domain from the list to expand its DNS records.

2. 
### Add DKIM Record

  - In Namecheap, go to your domain list and click "Manage" next to your domain.
  - Click the "Advanced DNS" tab.
  - Click "Add New Record" and select "TXT Record" from the Record Type drop-down.
  - In SendX, click the Copy icon next to the DKIM record name and paste it into the Host field in Namecheap.
  - Copy the DKIM record value from SendX and paste it into the Value field in Namecheap.

3. 
### Add Return Path Record

  - Click "Add New Record" again and select "Name Record" from the drop-down.
  - In SendX, click the Copy icon next to the Return Path, SP Bounce, record name and paste it into the Host field in Namecheap.
  - Copy the target value from SendX and paste it into the Value field.

4. 
### Add Track Record

  - Click "Add New Record" again and select "Name Record" from the drop-down.
  - In SendX, click the Copy icon next to the Track, SP Track, record name and paste it into the Host field in Namecheap.
  - Copy the target value from SendX and paste it into the Value field.

5. 
### Add DMARC Record

  - Click "Add New Record" one more time and select "TXT Record" from the drop-down.
  - In SendX, copy the DMARC record name and paste it into the Host field.
  - Copy the DMARC value from SendX and paste it into the Value field.

6. 
### Save Changes and Verify

  - Click "Save All Changes" at the bottom of the Advanced DNS page in Namecheap.
  - Back in SendX, click the Refresh icon to verify your records. Green badges indicate that the records are confirmed.

Once all four records are set up, your domain will be authenticated for sending through SendX.