Overview
Proper DNS configurations are critical to ensure optimum delivery and authentication of your emails. These settings allow email servers to utilize digital signatures to ensure your emails are valid. They provide the necessary information for other mail servers to verify your emails.
During the onboarding process, the system will create the DNS entries to be added to your domain. You may either add the DNS entries yourself or request that our support team add them for you. In general, only the owner of the domain has access to the DNS settings, so you may need to track down the proper IT contact to get this done. Once you have access to your DNS settings, our team can provide assistance.
Please note that DNS entries should never be modified by someone not familiar with their operations. All settings should be backed up prior to modifications. If you need assistance, our team can provide someone to work with your IT staff.
Ongoing DNS monitoring is built in to system. To view and confirm the DNS entries for your domain are entered correctly, click on Settings --> DNS Configuration. All required DNS entries for your domain(s) will be shown on that screen. If any DNS entries are not configured or are configured incorrectly, the entry will appear in red indicating a problem. These should be fixed immediately.
Example of DNS Entry configured correctly.
Some additional links for various popular DNS providers are listed below. You can use the to assist you if you use any of the following services for DNS management. If you use another service, they will have their own documentation.
How to Change DNS Settings in Various Systems
AWS (Route 53) – follow the directions for Editing Records in the Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide.
GoDaddy - If you use GoDaddy, click the below link to get instructions on how to grant access to our team:
https://www.godaddy.com/help/invite-a-delegate-to-access-my-godaddy-account-12376
If you use another DNS provider – Different providers have different procedures for updating DNS records. The following table lists links to the documentation for several common providers. This list isn't exhaustive and inclusion in this list isn’t an endorsement or recommendation of any company’s products or services. If your provider isn't listed in the table, you can probably use the domain with Amazon SES.
DNS/Hosting Provider Documentation Link GoDaddy
Add a CNAME record (external link)
Dreamhost
How do I add custom DNS records? (external link)
Cloudflare
How do I add a CNAME record? (external link)
HostGator
Manage DNS Records with HostGator/eNom (external link)
Namecheap
How do I add TXT/SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for my domain? (external link)
Names.co.uk
Changing your domains DNS Settings (external link)
Wix
Adding or Updating CNAME Records in Your Wix Account (external link)
NoteA small number of DNS providers don't allow you to include underscores (_) in record names. However, the underscore in the DKIM record name is required. If your DNS provider doesn't allow you to enter an underscore in the record name, contact the provider's customer support team for assistance.
If you use AWS, refer to this link: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ses/latest/DeveloperGuide/send-email-authentication-dkim-easy-setup-domain.html
If you're not sure who your DNS provider is – Ask your system administrator for more information.
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