Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:- A SendKit account with a domain added
- Access to your Strato customer area
- Your domain’s DNS records from the SendKit domain detail page
Add DNS records
Log in to Strato, go to Domains > Domain Management, select your domain, then click DNS Settings. Add each of the following records.1. DKIM record
| Strato field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Subdomain | sendkit._domainkey |
| Value | Your DKIM value from SendKit |
2. SPF record
| Strato field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Subdomain | send |
| Value | Your SPF value from SendKit |
3. MX record
| Strato field | SendKit value |
|---|---|
| Type | MX |
| Subdomain | send |
| Mail server | 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. Strato 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
Limited DNS editing interface
Limited DNS editing interface
Strato’s DNS interface is more limited than some providers. If you can’t find the option to add TXT or MX records, make sure you’re in DNS Settings (not email settings) and check that your hosting plan supports custom DNS records.
Changes take a long time
Changes take a long time
Strato DNS propagation can be slower than other providers. If records aren’t detected after 30 minutes, wait up to 2 hours before contacting support.