How to add DNS records in AWS Route 53 step by step guide
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Updated on Feb 12, 2026
Managing DNS Records and Configuring Domain Settings Using AWS Route 53
This guide provides a step-by-step process for managing DNS records and configuring domain settings using AWS Route 53.
Step 1: Enter Domain Name
Enter the domain name in the Input field under Sending Domain Authentication.
Click the Add Sending Domain button to proceed.
Step 2: Access AWS Route 53
In the AWS Route 53 dashboard, use the search bar to find services.
Select Route 53 from the search results to access its features.
Step 3: Manage Hosted Zones
Click on the hosted zones under DNS Management in the Route 53 dashboard.
In the Hosted Zones section, use the search bar to filter records by property or value.
Select the hosted zone named sx25.email from the filtered results.
Step 4: Create DNS Records
In the Records section, click on Create Record to add a new DNS record.
Copy the DKIM record value from the Domain Setup page.
Enter subdomain in the Record Name field in the form.
Select TXT from the Record Type drop-down menu.
Paste the copied DKIM value into the Value field of the TXT record.
Step 5: Add Additional Records
Click Add Another Record to create a new record.
Enter subdomain in the Record Name field for the new record.
Change the Record Type to name 4-routing traffic to another domain name.
Copy the value sp.sendpost.info for the name record.
Enter www.sendpost.info for the domain name.
Enter .example.com as the value for the name record.
Step 6: Review and Finalize DNS Records
Review the Domain Records list in the Domain Setup page.
Click the Copy icon next to the DMARC record value.
Enter the subdomain name in the Record Name field in the AWS Route 53 interface.
Paste the copied DMARC record value into the Value field.
Ensure the IP address is correctly entered in the Value field for the DNS record.
Choose TXTs to verify email senders and for application-specific values from the drop-down.
Click the Create Records button to save the new record.
Step 7: Check Propagation Status
A notification appears indicating records were successfully created and propagated.
Click the View Status button to check the propagation status.
In the AWS console, check the status of the change request, which is currently pending.
Hover over the pending status in the AWS console to view more details.
Step 8: Finalize Domain Settings
In the Domain Settings, click the Refresh icon next to the DMARC record.
Select Recheck Status from the drop-down menu in the Domain Settings.
Navigate to the DNS Records tab and review the DKM, Return Path, Track, and MARC settings.
Step 9: Add a Sender
Click on the Sender tab in the navigation bar.
Click the Plus Add Sender button.
Enter the sender's name in the Name field of the modal.
Enter the sender's email in the Email field.
Click the Create Sender button to finalize.