> ## 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).
It is [best practice to use a
subdomain](/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.
## 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` |
## 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.
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 | `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**.
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.
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` |
MX record will differ depending on your selected sending region.
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.
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](/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](/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.
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.
[Review our guide on a domain not verifying](/knowledge-base/what-if-my-domain-is-not-verifying).