# Namecheap ## 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 Namecheap 1. Log in to your [Namecheap account](https://ap.www.namecheap.com). 2. Click `Manage` for the domain. ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/svdlrksWLy8Dr3X-/images/dashboard-domains-namecheap-manage-1784u76.png) :::callout{intent="info"} You may need to expand a dropdown to see the `Manage` button. ::: 3. Go to the `Advanced DNS` page for the domain you want to verify. ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/svdlrksWLy8Dr3X-/images/dashboard-domains-namecheap-advanced-dns-ux0me.png) ## Add MX SPF Record :::callout{intent="warning"} If you are changing the MX configuration from `Gmail` to `Custom MX`, you need to [setup new MX records for Gmail](https://support.google.com/a/answer/174125). If you don't setup new records, receiving mail in your gmail inboxes will stop. ::: Under the `Mail Settings` section, click the dropdown and select `Custom MX`: 1. Type `send` for the `Host` of the record. 2. Copy the MX Value from Resend into the `Value` field. 3. Use the `Automatic` TTL. 4. Select `Save all changes`. ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx-19wxt6j.png) ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-namecheap-spf-mx-h1bucq.png) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Namecheap: | Namecheap | Resend | Example Value | | --------- | -------- | --------------------------------------- | | Type | Type | `MX Record` | | Host | Name | `send` | | TTL | TTL | `Automatic` | | Value | Content | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` | | - | Priority | `10` | :::callout{intent="info"} Omit your domain from the record values in Resend when you paste. Instead of `send.example.com`, paste only `send` (or `send.subdomain` if you're using a subdomain). ::: :::callout{intent="info"} Namecheap does not label the `priority` column. It is the empty column after `Value`. Do not use the same priority for multiple records. If Priority `10` is already in use, try a higher value `20` or `30`. ::: ## Add TXT SPF Record Under the `Host Records` section, click `Add New Record`: 1. Set the `Type` to `TXT Record`. 2. Enter `send` into the `Host` field. 3. Copy the TXT Value from Resend into the `Value` field. 4. Use the `Automatic` TTL. 5. Select `Save all changes`. ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-txt-1b6r2ld.png) ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-namecheap-spf-txt-1hozqev.png) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Namecheap: | Namecheap | Resend | Example Value | | --------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- | | Type | Type | `TXT Record` | | Host | Name | `send` | | TTL | TTL | `Automatic` | | Value | Content | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` | :::callout{intent="info"} Omit your domain from the record values in Resend when you paste. Instead of `send.example.com`, paste only `send` (or `send.subdomain` if you're using a subdomain). ::: ## Add TXT DKIM Records In that same `Host Records` section, click `Add New Record`. 1. Set the `Type` to `TXT Record`. 2. Enter `resend._domainkey` into the `Host` field. 3. Copy the TXT Value from Resend into the `Value` field. 4. Use the `Automatic` TTL. 5. Select `Save all changes`. ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim-1nkf06t.png) ![Domain Details](../img/site-assets/mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-namecheap-dkim-txt-e85yu6.png) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Namecheap: | Namecheap | Resend | Example Value | | --------- | ------- | ---------------------------- | | Type | Type | `TXT Record` | | Host | Name | `resend._domainkey` | | TTL | TTL | `Automatic` | | Value | Content | `p=example_domain_key_value` | :::callout{intent="info"} Omit your domain from the record values in Resend when you paste. Instead of `resend._domainkey.example.com`, paste only `resend._domainkey` (or `resend._domainkey.subdomain` if you're using a subdomain). ::: ## 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). ::: Under the `Mail Settings` section, click the dropdown and select `Custom MX`: 1. Type `inbound` (or whatever your subdomain is) for the `Host` of the record. 2. Copy the MX Value from Resend into the `Value` field. 3. Use the `Automatic` TTL. 4. Select `Save all changes`. Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Namecheap: | Namecheap | Resend | Example Value | | --------- | -------- | -------------------------------------- | | Type | Type | `MX Record` | | Host | Name | `inbound` | | TTL | TTL | `Automatic` | | Value | Content | `inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com` | | - | 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). ## 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 Namecheap to rule out copy and paste errors. ::: :::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) - [DreamHost](./domains-knowledge-base-dreamhost.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) - [Porkbun](./domains-knowledge-base-porkbun.md) - [AWS Route 53](./domains-knowledge-base-route53.md) - [Squarespace](./domains-knowledge-base-squarespace.md) # Agent Instructions Cite this page’s canonical URL and keep its documentation version. 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