Set DNS records with GoDaddy

Updated on October 18, 2024

Table of contents

I - Set the SPF record with GoDaddy
II - Set the DKIM record with GoDaddy
III - Set the DMARC record with GoDaddy

If you use GoDaddy as your domain provider, here’s how to set up your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. These records help authenticate your email and prevent unauthorized use, like email spoofing.

Set the SPF record with GoDaddy

An SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is a type of TXT record that shows which servers are allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain.

Here’s how to set it up:

Select your domain to access the Domain Settings page.

Click on “Manage DNS” to open the zone file.

Select “Add” to create a new record.

Choose “TXT” from the type menu (SPF records are a type of TXT record).

Enter the following details:

Name: Use “@” for your root domain or add a prefix like “mail”.
Value: Your SPF rule. For example: v=spf1 mx -all.
TTL: Set the time for which the server caches the information. The default is 1 hour.

Click “Save” to apply the record.

You can get your SPF record from your email provider or use an online SPF generator like [SPF Record Generator].

Set the DKIM record with GoDaddy

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) helps prevent email forgery by signing your emails, allowing the recipient’s server to verify the sender.

Follow these steps to publish your DKIM record:

Go to the “My Products” section and find your domain.

Click “DNS” and then “Manage Zones.”

Click “Add” to create a new record.

Choose “TXT” as the record type.

Enter your DKIM details provided by your email service (like Google, Microsoft, or others).

Click “Save” to publish the record.

To check if your DKIM record is published, you can use a free DKIM record checker. Note that DNS changes can take up to an hour to propagate.

Set the DMARC record with GoDaddy

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) helps protect your domain from email spoofing.

To add a DMARC record:

Select your domain and click “Manage Zones.”

Click “Add” to create a new record (or edit an existing one if there’s already a record named “_dmarc”).

Choose “TXT” as the record type.

For the “Host” field, enter _dmarc.

In the “Value” field, insert the DMARC rule you generated using a DMARC generator.

Examples:

With email reporting: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:your-email@example.com; pct=90; sp=none
Without email reporting: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=90; sp=none

Replace the example email with your own. Once added, you can use a DMARC record checker to confirm the setup.

Remember, these settings are general for any domain setup and not specific to lemlist. If you need more help with DNS records, your domain provider can assist you.

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