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.