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# Adding DNS Records in Bluehost

> Step-by-step guide to adding your Flowforth DNS records in Bluehost so you can send emails from your domain.

This guide walks you through adding the required DNS records in Bluehost to verify your domain with Flowforth.

<Note>
  Before starting, make sure you've already [added your domain](/domains/manage-domains) in Flowforth. You'll need the DNS record values shown on the domain settings page.
</Note>

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## Open DNS Management in Bluehost

1. Log in to the [Bluehost Portal](https://www.bluehost.com/my-account/login)
2. In the left-hand menu, click **Domains**
3. If you have multiple domains, click the domain you wish to manage
4. Click the **DNS** tab
5. You'll be taken to the **Manage Advanced DNS Records** section

For more details, see [Bluehost's guide to the DNS tab](https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/dm-guide-to-the-dns-tab-in-the-account-manager).

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## Add the MX Record

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `MX`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`)
4. Copy the **MX Value** from Flowforth into the **Points to** field
5. Set the **Priority** to `10`
6. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
7. Click **Add**

<Note>
  Bluehost automatically appends your domain to the Refers to field. Enter only the subdomain portion — for example, type `send` instead of `send.example.com`.
</Note>

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Example Value                           |
| --------- | --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Type      | Type      | `MX`                                    |
| Refers to | Name      | `send`                                  |
| Points to | Value     | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` |
| Priority  | Priority  | `10`                                    |
| TTL       | —         | `600`                                   |

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## Add the SPF Record (TXT)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`)
4. Copy the **TXT Value** from Flowforth into the **Points to** field
5. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
6. Click **Add**

<Note>
  Bluehost automatically appends your domain to the Refers to field. Enter only the subdomain portion — for example, type `send` instead of `send.example.com`.
</Note>

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Example Value                         |
| --------- | --------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Type      | Type      | `TXT`                                 |
| Refers to | Name      | `send`                                |
| Points to | Value     | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` |
| TTL       | —         | `600`                                 |

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## Add the DKIM Record (TXT)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter the DKIM name from Flowforth (e.g., `resend._domainkey`)
4. Copy the **DKIM Value** from Flowforth into the **Points to** field
5. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
6. Click **Add**

<Note>
  Bluehost automatically appends your domain to the Refers to field. Enter only `resend._domainkey` instead of `resend._domainkey.example.com`.
</Note>

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Example Value                |
| --------- | --------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type      | Type      | `TXT`                        |
| Refers to | Name      | `resend._domainkey`          |
| Points to | Value     | `p=example_domain_key_value` |
| TTL       | —         | `600`                        |

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## Add the DMARC Record (TXT)

While not strictly required, adding a DMARC record is highly recommended. It improves deliverability and protects your domain's reputation.

<Note>
  If your domain already has a DMARC record, you do not need to add another one. You can check by looking for an existing `TXT` record with the Refers to value `_dmarc` in your Bluehost DNS settings.
</Note>

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter the DMARC name from Flowforth (e.g., `_dmarc`)
4. Copy the **DMARC Value** from Flowforth into the **Points to** field
5. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
6. Click **Add**

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Example Value       |
| --------- | --------- | ------------------- |
| Type      | Type      | `TXT`               |
| Refers to | Name      | `_dmarc`            |
| Points to | Value     | `v=DMARC1; p=none;` |
| TTL       | —         | `600`               |

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## Add the Tracking Records (Optional)

If you enabled click tracking or open tracking when adding your domain in Flowforth, you'll need to add these two additional records. You can also enable tracking later from the domain detail page in Flowforth — the records will appear in your DNS table when tracking is turned on.

### CNAME Record (Tracking)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `CNAME`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter `links`
4. In the **Points to** field, enter `links1.resend-dns.com`
5. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
6. Click **Add**

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Value                   |
| --------- | --------- | ----------------------- |
| Type      | Type      | `CNAME`                 |
| Refers to | Name      | `links`                 |
| Points to | Value     | `links1.resend-dns.com` |
| TTL       | —         | `600`                   |

### CAA Record (Tracking)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the **Type** to `CAA`
3. In the **Refers to** field, enter your domain (e.g., `@`)
4. Set the **Flag** to `0`
5. Set the **Tag** to `issue`
6. In the **Points to** field, enter `amazon.com`
7. Set the **TTL** to `600` (or use the default)
8. Click **Add**

| Bluehost  | Flowforth | Value        |
| --------- | --------- | ------------ |
| Type      | Type      | `CAA`        |
| Refers to | Name      | Your domain  |
| Flag      | —         | `0`          |
| Tag       | —         | `issue`      |
| Points to | Value     | `amazon.com` |
| TTL       | —         | `600`        |

<Note>
  Some providers format CAA records differently. The full value should be `0 issue "amazon.com"`. Bluehost may split this into separate Flag, Tag, and Value fields.
</Note>

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## Verify in Flowforth

Once all records are added in Bluehost, go back to your domain in **Settings → Domains** and click the **"Records Added"** button. Flowforth will check your DNS records and verify the setup in the background.

<Note>
  DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours to propagate. If verification doesn't succeed right away, wait and try again later.
</Note>

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## Troubleshooting

* **Verification failed**: Double-check the records you added in Bluehost for copy/paste errors. Make sure you're using only the subdomain portion in the Refers to field (e.g., `send` not `send.example.com`).
* **Priority conflict**: If priority `10` is already in use on another MX record, use a different value like `20` or `30`.
* **Still not verifying after 72 hours**: Contact [support@flowforth.co](mailto:support@flowforth.co) and we'll help you debug the issue.

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If you need help, contact [support@flowforth.co](mailto:support@flowforth.co).