Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:- A SendKit account with a domain added
- Access to your Bluehost account
- Your domain’s DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page
Add DNS records
Log in to Bluehost, go to Domains, click your domain, then select DNS. Click Add Record for each of the following.1. DKIM record
Set the value
In the TXT Value field, paste the full DKIM value from your SendKit domain detail page.
| Bluehost field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Host Record | sendkit._domainkey |
| TXT Value | Your DKIM value from SendKit |
2. SPF record
| Bluehost field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Host Record | send |
| TXT Value | Your SPF value from SendKit |
3. MX record
| Bluehost field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | MX |
| Host Record | send |
| Points To | Your MX value from SendKit |
| Priority | 10 |
4. DMARC record (optional)
Verify your domain
Go back to your SendKit domain detail page and click Refresh. Bluehost DNS changes can take up to 30 minutes to propagate.If verification doesn’t succeed immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. SendKit also checks automatically in the background.
Troubleshooting
Cannot find DNS management
Cannot find DNS management
If you’re on the new Bluehost dashboard, go to Domains > My Domains, click Manage next to your domain, then select the DNS tab. The layout may vary between the classic and new dashboard.
Using external nameservers
Using external nameservers
If your domain points to nameservers other than Bluehost’s, you need to manage DNS at that provider. Check your nameserver settings in the domain overview.