Adding DNS Records in DreamHost

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

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Add the MX Record

Adding an MX record in DreamHost requires first creating the sending subdomain (e.g., send.example.com) as a DNS-only domain, then configuring the MX record on that subdomain.

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Step 1: Create the Sending Subdomain

1. Log in to the DreamHost Panel
2. In the top right, click the Add Website button
3. Select Create a Subdomain (blog.example.com)
4. Enter the subdomain from Flowforth (e.g., send.example.com)
5. Choose DNS Only as the hosting option
6. Save your changes

For more details, see DreamHost’s guide to adding a website.

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Step 2: Add the MX Record

1. Navigate to Mail → Custom MX in the DreamHost Panel
2. Select the subdomain you just created (e.g., send.example.com)
3. Copy the MX Value from Flowforth into the MX Record field
4. Set the Priority to 10
5. Click Update your custom MX records now! to save your changes

For more details, see DreamHost’s guide to configuring custom MX records.

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Add the SPF Record (TXT)

1. Navigate to Websites → Manage Websites in the DreamHost Panel
2. Click the DNS tab for your main, pre-existing domain
3. Click Add Record
4. Set the Type to TXT
5. In the Name field, enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., send)
6. Copy the TXT Value from Flowforth into the Value field
7. Click Add Record

For more details, see DreamHost’s guide to adding custom DNS records.

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Add the DKIM Record (TXT)

1. Navigate to Websites → Manage Websites in the DreamHost Panel
2. Click the DNS tab for your domain
3. Click Add Record
4. Set the Type to TXT
5. In the Name field, enter the DKIM name from Flowforth (e.g., resend._domainkey)
6. Copy the DKIM Value from Flowforth into the Value field
7. Click Add Record

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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.

1. Navigate to Websites → Manage Websites in the DreamHost Panel
2. Click the DNS tab for your domain
3. Click Add Record
4. Set the Type to TXT
5. In the Name field, enter the DMARC name from Flowforth (e.g., _dmarc)
6. Copy the DMARC Value from Flowforth into the Value field
7. Click Add Record

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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.

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CNAME Record (Tracking)

1. Navigate to Websites → Manage Websites in the DreamHost Panel
2. Click the DNS tab for your domain
3. Click Add Record
4. Set the Type to CNAME
5. In the Name field, enter links
6. In the Value field, enter links1.resend-dns.com
7. Click Add Record

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CAA Record (Tracking)

1. Navigate to Websites → Manage Websites in the DreamHost Panel
2. Click the DNS tab for your domain
3. Click Add Record
4. Set the Type to CAA
5. In the Name field, enter your domain (e.g., example.com)
6. In the Value field, enter 0 issue "amazon.com"
7. Click Add Record

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Verify in Flowforth

Once all records are added in DreamHost, 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.

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Troubleshooting

• Verification failed: Double-check the records you added in DreamHost for copy/paste errors.
• MX record not working: Make sure you created the sending subdomain (e.g., send.example.com) as a DNS Only domain before adding the MX record.
• 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 and we’ll help you debug the issue.

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If you need help, contact support@flowforth.co.