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# Adding DNS Records in Network Solutions

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

This guide walks you through adding the required DNS records in Network Solutions 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 Advanced DNS Records in Network Solutions

1. Log in to your [Network Solutions account](https://www.networksolutions.com)
2. Select **Domains** in the left navigation
3. Select the domain you want to verify (if you only have one domain, you'll land on its details page directly)
4. Scroll down to the **Advanced Tools** section
5. Click **Manage** next to **Advanced DNS Records**

A new page opens listing your DNS records. To add a record, click **+ Add Record**. To edit an existing record, find it in the list and click the pencil icon. Either option opens a dialog where you pick the record type from the type dropdown at the top.

<Warning>
  In the record dialog, the host field is a dropdown labeled **"Refers to"**, not a free-text box. It defaults to **@** and only offers **@**, **www**, and **Other Host**. Most Flowforth records use a custom host such as `send` or `resend._domainkey` — to enter one, click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**. Only then does a **Host Name** text field appear where you can type the host value. Users commonly miss this step, so watch for it on every record below. The **@** option is only correct for records that target the bare root domain.
</Warning>

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

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## Add the MX Record

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the record type to `MX`
3. Click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**, then enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`) in the **Host Name** field
4. Copy the **MX Value** from Flowforth into the **Mail Server** field
5. Set the **Priority** to `10`
6. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
7. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Example Value                           |
| ----------------- | --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Type              | Type      | `MX`                                    |
| Refers to         | —         | `Other Host`                            |
| Host Name         | Name      | `send`                                  |
| Mail Server       | Value     | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` |
| Priority          | Priority  | `10`                                    |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`                               |

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## Add the SPF Record (TXT)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the record type to `TXT`
3. Click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**, then enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`) in the **Host Name** field
4. Copy the **TXT Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
6. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Example Value                         |
| ----------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Type              | Type      | `TXT`                                 |
| Refers to         | —         | `Other Host`                          |
| Host Name         | Name      | `send`                                |
| Text              | Value     | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`                             |

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## Add the DKIM Record (TXT)

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the record type to `TXT`
3. Click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**, then enter the DKIM name from Flowforth (e.g., `resend._domainkey`) in the **Host Name** field
4. Copy the **DKIM Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
6. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

<Note>
  Enter only `resend._domainkey` in the Host Name field instead of `resend._domainkey.example.com`.
</Note>

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Example Value                |
| ----------------- | --------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type              | Type      | `TXT`                        |
| Refers to         | —         | `Other Host`                 |
| Host Name         | Name      | `resend._domainkey`          |
| Text              | Value     | `p=example_domain_key_value` |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`                    |

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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 host `_dmarc` in your Advanced DNS Records.
</Note>

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the record type to `TXT`
3. Click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**, then enter the DMARC name from Flowforth (e.g., `_dmarc`) in the **Host Name** field
4. Copy the **DMARC Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
6. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Example Value       |
| ----------------- | --------- | ------------------- |
| Type              | Type      | `TXT`               |
| Refers to         | —         | `Other Host`        |
| Host Name         | Name      | `_dmarc`            |
| Text              | Value     | `v=DMARC1; p=none;` |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`           |

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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 record type to `CNAME`
3. Click the **Refers to** dropdown and choose **Other Host**, then enter `links` in the **Host Name** field
4. Enter `links1.resend-dns.com` in the **Alias to** field
5. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
6. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Value                   |
| ----------------- | --------- | ----------------------- |
| Type              | Type      | `CNAME`                 |
| Refers to         | —         | `Other Host`            |
| Host Name         | Name      | `links`                 |
| Alias to          | Value     | `links1.resend-dns.com` |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`               |

### CAA Record (Tracking)

<Note>
  CAA records are only supported in Network Solutions' **Advanced DNS Records**. The Classic View does not support CAA records, so make sure you're on the Advanced DNS Records page.
</Note>

1. Click **+ Add Record**
2. Set the record type to `CAA`
3. Leave the **Refers to** dropdown set to **@** so the record targets your root domain
4. Set the **Flag** to `0`
5. Set the **Tag** to `issue`
6. Enter `amazon.com` in the **Value** field
7. Leave the **TTL** at the default (2 hours)
8. Click **Add** (or **Edit** if you're editing an existing record)

| Network Solutions | Flowforth | Value        |
| ----------------- | --------- | ------------ |
| Type              | Type      | `CAA`        |
| Refers to         | —         | `@`          |
| Flag              | —         | `0`          |
| Tag               | —         | `issue`      |
| Value             | Value     | `amazon.com` |
| TTL               | —         | `2 Hours`    |

<Note>
  Network Solutions splits the CAA record into separate Flag, Tag, and Value fields. The full value is equivalent to `0 issue "amazon.com"`.
</Note>

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## Verify in Flowforth

Once all records are added in Network Solutions, 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>
  Network Solutions notes that DNS changes may take up to 24–48 hours to fully take effect, though propagation is usually much faster. 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 Network Solutions for copy/paste errors. Make sure you set the **Refers to** dropdown to **Other Host** and entered only the subdomain portion in the Host Name field (e.g., `send` not `send.example.com`).
* **No Host Name field**: If you can't type a custom host, the **Refers to** dropdown is still set to **@** or **www**. Change it to **Other Host** and the Host Name field will appear.
* **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).