> ## 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. # AWS Route 53 > Verify your domain on Route 53 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 Route 53 Then, log in to your [AWS Management Console, and open Route 53 console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/route53/), then click on your domain name. From there, click on `Create Record`. ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-route53-createrecord.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=93d90903872f328b3f593e933d29f4fe) ## Add MX SPF Record 1. Type in `send` for the `Record name`. 2. Select the `Record type` dropdown, and choose `MX`. 3. Copy the MX Value from your domain in Resend into the `Value` field. 4. Be sure to include the `10` in the `Value` field, as seen in the screenshot. > [!NOTE] > > 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). ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=bb0db2dd2809135194cfb62b695225cd) ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-route53-spf-mx.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=8b798e983ecec8edb48c777143edfce5) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Route 53: | Route 53 | Resend | Example Value | | - | - | - | | Record Type | Type | `MX Record` | | Record name | Name | `send` | | Value | Content & Priority | `10 feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` | | TTL | TTL | `Use Route 53 Default (300)` | | Routing policy | - | `Simple routing` | > [!NOTE] > > Route 53 does not label the `priority` column, and you will need to add this > in to the `Value` section, as shown in the screenshot. Do not use the same > priority for multiple records. If Priority `10` is already in use, try a > number slightly higher like `11` or `12`. ## Add TXT SPF Record In the same section, choose `Add another record`: 1. Type in `send` for the `Record name`. 2. Click the `Record type` dropdown. 3. Select the `Record type` dropdown, and choose `TXT`. 4. Copy TXT Value from your domain in Resend into the `Value` field. ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-txt.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=747425d0a224baeee2846c9a707d5bbc) ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-route53-spf-txt.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=79d4f534f637964bc06005f34cafe92b) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Route 53: | Route 53 | Resend | Example Value | | - | - | - | | Record type | Type | `TXT Record` | | Record name | Name | `send` | | Value | Content | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` | | TTL | TTL | `Use Route 53 Default (300)` | | Routing policy | - | `Simple routing` | > [!NOTE] > > 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 the same section, choose `Add another record`: 1. Type in `resend._domainkey` for the `Record name`. 2. Change the `Record Type` to `TXT`. 3. Copy the TXT Value value from your domain in Resend to the `Value` text box. 4. Click on `Create Records`. ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=345d1dc6b7c138dbd92bd6928c634bd9) ![Domain Details](https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-route53-dkim-txt.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2\&q=85\&s=00e9fa493cb8a6541fa0d16323b1a7af) Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Route 53: | Route 53 | Resend | Example Value | | - | - | - | | Record type | Type | `TXT Record` | | Record name | Name | `resend._domainkey` | | Value | Content | `p=example_domain_key_value` | | TTL | TTL | `Use Route 53 Default (300)` | | Routing policy | - | `Simple routing` | > [!NOTE] > > 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](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`. In the Route 53 console, click `Create Record`: 1. Type in `inbound` (or whatever your subdomain is) for the `Record name`. 2. Select the `Record type` dropdown, and choose `MX`. 3. Copy the MX Value from your domain in Resend into the `Value` field. 4. Be sure to include the `10` in the `Value` field (e.g., `10 inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com`). Below is a mapping of the record fields from Resend to Route 53: | Route 53 | Resend | Example Value | | - | - | - | | Record Type | Type | `MX Record` | | Record name | Name | `inbound` | | Value | Content & Priority | `10 inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com` | | TTL | TTL | `Use Route 53 Default (300)` | | Routing policy | - | `Simple routing` | 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 5 hours to complete the verification process (often much faster). ## 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 Route 53 to rule out copy and paste errors. > **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).