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# Adding DNS Records in Squarespace

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

This guide walks you through adding the required DNS records in Squarespace 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 Settings in Squarespace

1. Log in to your [Squarespace domains page](https://account.squarespace.com/domains)
2. Click on your domain
3. Scroll down to the **Custom records** section

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## Add the MX Record

In the **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`) in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `MX`
3. Set the **Priority** to `10`
4. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
5. Copy the **MX Value** from Flowforth into the **Mail Server** field
6. Click **Save**

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

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Example Value                           |
| ----------- | --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `MX`                                    |
| Host        | Name      | `send`                                  |
| Mail Server | Value     | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` |
| Priority    | Priority  | `10`                                    |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)                       |

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## Add the SPF Record (TXT)

In the same **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter the name from Flowforth (e.g., `send`) in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
4. Copy the **TXT Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Click **Save**

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

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Example Value                         |
| ----------- | --------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `TXT`                                 |
| Host        | Name      | `send`                                |
| Text        | Value     | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)                     |

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## Add the DKIM Record (TXT)

In the same **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter the DKIM name from Flowforth (e.g., `resend._domainkey`) in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
4. Copy the **DKIM Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Click **Save**

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

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Example Value                |
| ----------- | --------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `TXT`                        |
| Host        | Name      | `resend._domainkey`          |
| Text        | Value     | `p=example_domain_key_value` |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)            |

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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 Custom records section.
</Note>

In the **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter the DMARC name from Flowforth (e.g., `_dmarc`) in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `TXT`
3. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
4. Copy the **DMARC Value** from Flowforth into the **Text** field
5. Click **Save**

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Example Value       |
| ----------- | --------- | ------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `TXT`               |
| Host        | Name      | `_dmarc`            |
| Text        | Value     | `v=DMARC1; p=none;` |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)   |

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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)

In the **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter `links` in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `CNAME`
3. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
4. Enter `links1.resend-dns.com` in the **Data** field
5. Click **Save**

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Value                   |
| ----------- | --------- | ----------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `CNAME`                 |
| Host        | Name      | `links`                 |
| Data        | Value     | `links1.resend-dns.com` |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)       |

### CAA Record (Tracking)

In the **Custom records** section, click **Add record**:

1. Enter your domain (e.g., `@`) in the **Host** field
2. Set the **Type** to `CAA`
3. Use the default `4 hrs` for **TTL**
4. Enter `0 issue "amazon.com"` in the **Data** field
5. Click **Save**

| Squarespace | Flowforth | Value                  |
| ----------- | --------- | ---------------------- |
| Type        | Type      | `CAA`                  |
| Host        | Name      | `@`                    |
| Data        | Value     | `0 issue "amazon.com"` |
| TTL         | —         | `4 hrs` (default)      |

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## Verify in Flowforth

Once all records are added in Squarespace, 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 Squarespace for copy/paste errors. Make sure you're using only the subdomain portion in the Host 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).