# DreamHost

## Add Domain to Resend

First, log in to your [Resend Account](https://resend.com/login) and [add a domain](https://resend.com/domains).

![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-add-domain-1r82328.png)

:::callout{intent="tip"}
It is [best practice to use a
subdomain](/guides/deliverability-is-it-better-to-send-emails-from-a-subdomain-or-the-root-domain)
(updates.example.com) instead of the root domain (example.com). Using a
subdomain allows for proper reputation segmentation based on topics or purpose
(e.g. marketing) and is especially important if receiving emails with Resend.
:::

## Log in to DreamHost

1. Log in to your [DreamHost panel](https://panel.dreamhost.com).

2. Go to **Websites > Manage Websites**.

3. Select **Manage** on the domain you want to verify.
   ![DreamHost DNS TXT Record](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-website-1nxsus0.png)

## Add TXT SPF Record

1. Navigate to the **DNS** tab.
2. Enter `send` as Host.
3. Enter `v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all` as TXT Value.
4. Click **Add Record**.

Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to DreamHost:

| DreamHost | Resend  | Example Value                       |
| --------- | ------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Type      | Type    | `TXT Record`                        |
| Host      | Name    | `send`                              |
| TXT Value | Content | `v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all` |

![DreamHost DNS Dashboard](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-spf-njzakc.png)

## Add TXT DKIM Records

1. In the same window, add another TXT record.

2. Add `resend._domainkey` as Host.

3. Copy the value from your domain configuration page in Resend and paste it into DreamHost.

   ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim-1nkf06t.png)

4. Click **Add Record**.
   ![DreamHost DNS Dashboard](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-dkim-rliign.png)
   Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to DreamHost:

| DreamHost | Resend  | Example Value                |
| --------- | ------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type      | Type    | `TXT Record`                 |
| Host      | Name    | `resend._domainkey`          |
| TXT Value | Content | `p=example_domain_key_value` |

## Add MX SPF Record

1. Create a subdomain with the custom path name. Return to **Manage Websites** page. Click **Add Website**.
   ![DreamHost Website](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-subdomain-1inl10j.png)
2. Click **Manage** on the subdomain.
3. **Add Record** > Select **MX** > **Manage Customer MX**.
4. Copy and paste the MX value replacing the default record.
   ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx-19wxt6j.png)

![DreamHost Website](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-custom-mx-x8m3oc.png)

Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to DreamHost:

| DreamHost | Resend   | Example Value                           |
| --------- | -------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Type      | Type     | `MX Record`                             |
| Host      | Name     | `send`                                  |
| Points to | Content  | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` |
| Priority  | Priority | `10`                                    |

:::callout{intent="info"}
MX record will differ depending on your selected sending region.
:::

:::callout{intent="info"}
Do not use the same priority for multiple MX records. If Priority `10` is
already in use, try a higher value such as `20` or `30`.
:::

## Receiving Emails

If you want to receive emails at your domain, toggle the "Receiving" switch on the domain details page.

![Enable Receiving Emails for a verified domain](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/B7wTVm7aKL5pNT-6/images/inbound-domain-toggle-1by2oqa.png)

:::callout{intent="warning"}
When you enable Inbound on a domain, Resend receives _all emails_ sent to that
specific domain depending on the priority of the MX record. For this reason,
we strongly recommend verifying a subdomain (`subdomain.example.com`) instead
of the root domain (`example.com`). Learn more about [avoiding conflicts with
your existing MX
records](/guides/domains-knowledge-base-how-do-i-avoid-conflicting-with-my-mx-records).
:::

Add an MX record for receiving:

1. Click the **Add Record** button.
2. Hover over the **MX Record** section and click **ADD**.
3. Enter `inbound` (or your receiving subdomain) in the **Host** field.
4. Copy the MX Value from Resend into the **Points to** field.
5. Enter `10` for **Priority**.
6. Click **Add Record** to save.

Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to DreamHost:

| DreamHost | Resend   | Example Value                          |
| --------- | -------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Type      | Type     | `MX Record`                            |
| Host      | Name     | `inbound`                              |
| Points to | Content  | `inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com` |
| Priority  | Priority | `10`                                   |

After verifying your domain, create a webhook to process incoming emails. For help setting up a webhook, how to access email data and attachments, forward emails, and more, see [our guide on receiving emails with Resend](/guides/learn-dashboard-receiving-introduction).

## Complete Verification

Now click [Verify DNS Records](https://resend.com/domains) on your Domain in Resend. It may take up to 72 hours to complete the verification process (often much faster). DNS updates at DreamHost can take several hours to propagate.

## Troubleshooting

If your domain is not successfully verified, these are some common troubleshooting methods.

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Resend shows my domain verification failed."}
Review the records you added to DreamHost to rule out copy and paste errors.
Ensure the **Host** field uses only the subdomain (e.g., `send` or
`resend._domainkey`) and that you did not include the full domain name.
:::

:::accordion{title="It has been longer than 72 hours and my domain is still Pending."}
[Review our guide on a domain not verifying](/guides/domains-knowledge-base-what-if-my-domain-is-not-verifying).
:::
::::

## Related pages

- [Cloudflare](./domains-knowledge-base-cloudflare.md)
- [Gandi](./domains-knowledge-base-gandi.md)
- [GoDaddy](./domains-knowledge-base-godaddy.md)
- [Hetzner](./domains-knowledge-base-hetzner.md)
- [Hostinger](./domains-knowledge-base-hostinger.md)
- [IONOS](./domains-knowledge-base-ionos.md)
- [Namecheap](./domains-knowledge-base-namecheap.md)
- [Porkbun](./domains-knowledge-base-porkbun.md)
- [AWS Route 53](./domains-knowledge-base-route53.md)
- [Squarespace](./domains-knowledge-base-squarespace.md)

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