> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://resend.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # DreamHost > Verify your domain on DreamHost with Resend. ## 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-add-domain.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=418dd93c2f2ead0b0d83d1b7c2fb0970) > [!TIP] > > It is [best practice to use a > subdomain](/docs/knowledge-base/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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-website.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA\&q=85\&s=006357ac32d5cd380fdb83b995149e09) ## 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-spf.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA\&q=85\&s=8c285c277231e0f0abbe68b8cdf67e66) ## 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=345d1dc6b7c138dbd92bd6928c634bd9) 4. Click **Add Record**. ![DreamHost DNS Dashboard](https://mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-dkim.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA\&q=85\&s=90f2e23d3b70ff95c418e178489df7bb) 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-subdomain.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA\&q=85\&s=7964ed472542c62a5aae1459e4a19bdb) 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=bb0db2dd2809135194cfb62b695225cd) ![DreamHost Website](https://mintcdn.com/resend/7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA/images/dashboard-domains-dreamhost-custom-mx.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7M2Hdgv3dPiLlTrA\&q=85\&s=0f0aae42669dd7024fef53137458f5f4) 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` | > [!NOTE] > > MX record will differ depending on your selected sending region. > [!NOTE] > > 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](https://mintcdn.com/resend/B7wTVm7aKL5pNT-6/images/inbound-domain-toggle.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=B7wTVm7aKL5pNT-6\&q=85\&s=46f6b4c142fb90e04b57861e338ed2d0) > [!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](/docs/knowledge-base/how-do-i-avoid-conflicting-with-my-mx-records). > [!NOTE] > > Always copy the MX record value shown on your domain's page in Resend. The > values in this guide are examples. Depending on your domain you will see > `receive.forge.rmta.net`, a regional variant such as > `receive-euw1.forge.rmta.net`, or `inbound-smtp..amazonaws.com`. 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](/docs/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. > **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. > **It has been longer than 72 hours and my domain is still Pending.** > > [Review our guide on a domain not verifying](/docs/knowledge-base/what-if-my-domain-is-not-verifying).