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# GoDaddy

> Verify your domain on GoDaddy 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).

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-add-domain.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2&q=85&s=418dd93c2f2ead0b0d83d1b7c2fb0970" width="3360" height="2100" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-resend-add-domain.png" />

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

## Automatic Setup (Recommended)

The fastest way to verify your domain on GoDaddy is using the **Auto Configure** button on Resend. This uses Domain Connect to automatically configure your DNS records.

1. Go to your [Domains page](https://resend.com/domains) in Resend.
2. (Optional) If you want to receive emails, select `Manual setup` and toggle the "Receiving" switch on the domain details page. ([Learn more below](#receiving-emails))
3. Click **Auto Configure**.
4. Authorize Resend to access your GoDaddy DNS settings.
5. The DNS records will be added automatically.

<video autoPlay loop src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/qq6Yl-w7zz9bNlkB/images/godaddy-automated-setup.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=qq6Yl-w7zz9bNlkB&q=85&s=68246fac970c42bd06ce9b8dcace3240" aria-label="GoDaddy Domain Connect Setup" data-path="images/godaddy-automated-setup.mp4" />

That's it. Your domain will be verified within a few minutes.

## Manual Setup

If you prefer to add DNS records manually, follow these steps.

### Log in to GoDaddy

Log in to your [GoDaddy account](https://sso.godaddy.com):

1. Select `DNS` from the left navigation
2. Find your domain in the list and select the domain
3. This will take you to the DNS management page for the domain

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8/images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-manage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8&q=85&s=544f608675414a8e562ee15665a9b102" width="2982" height="1865" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-manage.png" />

## Add MX SPF Record

Copy and paste the values MX in Resend to GoDaddy.

1. Click `Add New Record` to create a new record
2. Set the Type to `MX`.
3. Type `send` for the `Name` of the record.
4. Copy the MX Value from Resend into the `Value` field.
5. Add `10` for the `Priority`.
6. Set the TTL to `600` (or use the default).
7. Click `Save`.

<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).
</Info>

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2&q=85&s=bb0db2dd2809135194cfb62b695225cd" width="3024" height="1888" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-mx.png" />

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8/images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-spf-mx.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8&q=85&s=22442a78539dc70a959a152a396e8508" width="2983" height="1865" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-spf-mx.png" />

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

| GoDaddy  | Resend   | Example Value                           |
| -------- | -------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Type     | Type     | `MX Record`                             |
| Name     | Name     | `send`                                  |
| Value    | Content  | `feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com` |
| TTL      | -        | `600` (or use default)                  |
| Priority | Priority | `10`                                    |

<Info>
  Do not use the same priority for multiple records. If Priority `10` is already
  in use on another record, try a higher value `20` or `30`.
</Info>

## Add TXT SPF Record

In the same section, add another record in GoDaddy.

1. Click `Add New Record` to create a new record
2. Set the Type to `TXT`.
3. Type `send` for the `Name` of the record.
4. Copy the TXT Value from Resend into the `Value` field.
5. Set the TTL to `600` (or use the default).
6. Click `Save`.

<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).
</Info>

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-txt.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2&q=85&s=747425d0a224baeee2846c9a707d5bbc" width="3024" height="1888" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-resend-spf-txt.png" />

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8/images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-spf-txt.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8&q=85&s=849bd76a0e5c14daa2f727ed2f284036" width="2983" height="1847" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-spf-txt.png" />

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

| GoDaddy | Resend  | Example Value                         |
| ------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Type    | Type    | `TXT Record`                          |
| Name    | Name    | `send`                                |
| Value   | Content | `"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all"` |
| TTL     | -       | `600` (or use default)                |

## Add TXT DKIM Records

In the same section, add another record in GoDaddy.

1. Click `Add New Record` to create a new record
2. Set the Type to `TXT`.
3. Type `resend._domainkey` for the `Name` of the record.
4. Copy the record value from Resend into the `Value` field.
5. Set the TTL to `600` (or use the default).
6. Click `Save`.

<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).
</Info>

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/JHWt09hsc7E33HK2/images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JHWt09hsc7E33HK2&q=85&s=345d1dc6b7c138dbd92bd6928c634bd9" width="2992" height="1868" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-resend-dkim.png" />

<img alt="Domain Details" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8/images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-dkim-txt.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lQ2IedTbqKrTHWy8&q=85&s=2df8ab88c72f0944f8071121e95295aa" width="2984" height="1847" data-path="images/dashboard-domains-godaddy-dkim-txt.png" />

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

| GoDaddy | Resend  | Example Value                |
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------------- |
| Type    | Type    | `TXT Record`                 |
| Name    | Name    | `resend._domainkey`          |
| Value   | Content | `p=example_domain_key_value` |
| TTL     | -       | `600` (or use default)       |

## Receiving Emails

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

<img alt="Enable Receiving Emails for a verified domain" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/B7wTVm7aKL5pNT-6/images/inbound-domain-toggle.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=B7wTVm7aKL5pNT-6&q=85&s=46f6b4c142fb90e04b57861e338ed2d0" width="1980" height="1244" data-path="images/inbound-domain-toggle.png" />

<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](/knowledge-base/how-do-i-avoid-conflicting-with-my-mx-records).
</Warning>

Click `Add New Record` to create a new record:

1. Set the Type to `MX`.
2. Type `inbound` (or whatever your subdomain is) for the `Name` of the record.
3. Copy the MX Value from Resend into the `Value` field.
4. Add `10` for the `Priority`.
5. Set the TTL to `600` (or use the default).
6. Click `Save`.

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

| GoDaddy  | Resend   | Example Value                          |
| -------- | -------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Type     | Type     | `MX Record`                            |
| Name     | Name     | `inbound`                              |
| Value    | Content  | `inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com` |
| TTL      | -        | `600` (or use default)                 |
| 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 a few hours to complete the verification process (often much faster).

## Troubleshooting

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

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Resend shows my domain verification failed.">
    Review the records you added to GoDaddy to rule out copy and paste errors.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="It has been longer than 72 hours and my domain is still Pending.">
    [Review our guide on a domain not verifying](/knowledge-base/what-if-my-domain-is-not-verifying).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
