# GoDaddy

## How to Add TXT and CNAME Records for a Sending Domain in GoDaddy

Setting up a sending domain involves adding TXT and CNAME records to your DNS. These records authenticate your emails, ensuring better deliverability and reducing the chances of emails being flagged as spam. Follow this guide to configure your sending domain in GoDaddy.

## What Are TXT and CNAME Records for a Sending Domain?

* **TXT Records:** These are used to store text-based information, such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations, which verify that your emails are sent from authorized servers.
* **CNAME Records:** These are used to alias a domain or subdomain to another domain, often for domain verification or tracking purposes.

## Steps to Add TXT and CNAME Records

1. Sign in to your[ **GoDaddy Domain Portfolio**](https://www.godaddy.com/)**.**
2. Select the domain you want to configure as your sending domain.
3. Go to the Domain Settings page and select DNS to access your DNS records.

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### To Add a TXT Record - GoDaddy

* Click **Add New Record** and **select TXT** from the Type dropdown.
* Fill in the following details:

#### Name

> * Use @ for the root domain **(e.g., example.com).**
> * Use a subdomain **(e.g., send)** for sending-specific records **(e.g., send.example.com).**

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#### Value

> * Enter the text provided by your email service, such as SPF, DKIM, or DMARC values.

**TTL (Time to Live)**

> * Leave this at the default value of 1 hour unless otherwise specified.
> * Click Save to add the record

### To Add a CNAME Record - GoDaddy

* Click Add New Record and select CNAME from the Type dropdown.
* Fill in the following details

#### Name

> * Enter the subdomain specified by your email service **(e.g., email)**

#### Value

> * Enter the domain or hostname provided by your email service **(e.g.,mailgun.org)**

#### TTL (Time to Live)

> * Leave this at the default value of 1 hour unless specified otherwise.

Click Save to add the record.

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**NOTE: FOLLOW THE SAME STEPS TO ADD DMARC RECORDS.**
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### To Add a MX Record - GoDaddy

* Click Add New Record and select CNAME from the Type dropdown.
* Fill in the following details:

#### Host

> * Enter the subdomain specified by your email service **(e.g., email)**

#### Points to

> * Enter the mail server address provided **(e.g., mxa.mailgun.org or mxb.mailgun.org).**

#### Priority

> * Enter the priority value **(Set 10)**

#### TTL (Time to Live)

> * Leave this at the default value of 1/2 hour specified.

* Click Save to add the record.
* Repeat the process for each MX record.

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## Example for Adding TXT and CNAME and MX Records

#### T**XT Record (SPF):**

* **Name:** <mark style="color:blue;">send</mark>
* **Value:** <mark style="color:blue;">v=spf1 include:spf.retainful.net \~all</mark>
* **TTL:** Default (1/2 hour)

#### TXT Record (DKIM):

* **Name:** <mark style="color:blue;">k1.\_domainkey.send</mark>
* **Value:** Long DKIM key provided by your email service (e.g., k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0G...).
* **TTL:** Default (1/2 hour)

#### CNAME Record:

* **Name:** <mark style="color:blue;">email</mark>
* **Value:** <mark style="color:blue;">mailgun.org</mark>
* **TTL:** Default (1/2 hour)

#### Type A - MX records:

MX A Record:

* **Host**: <mark style="color:blue;">@</mark>
* **Points to:** <mark style="color:blue;">mxa.mailgun.org</mark>
* **Priority:** <mark style="color:blue;">10</mark>
* **TTL:** Default (1 hour)

#### Type B - MX records:

MX B Record:

* **Host:** <mark style="color:blue;">@</mark>
* **Points to:** <mark style="color:blue;">mxb.mailgun.org</mark>
* **Priority:** <mark style="color:blue;">10</mark>
* **TTL:** Default (1 hour)

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